Winnebago County recently received $8.3 million from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help people stay in their homes and to...
Amazon has leased a 140,000-square-foot portion of the vacant former Bon-Ton distribution center at 4650 Shepherd Trail. The company plans to operate a value-added...
Throughout the entire month of March, Jersey Mike’s and The Literacy Council joined forces to raise funds for The Literacy Council during Jersey Mike’s...
Over the next three years, Rockford Schools will receive $220 million in federal dollars. Addressing the learning loss and other investments that have been...
The revitalization of the South Main Street corridor in Rockford continues with a new project from Urban Equity Properties. The plan calls for converting...
Carpenter’s Place in Rockford needs your help providing breakfast or lunch to their homeless guests in April. To be in compliance with the Winnebago...
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Cody Schiffman, from Rockford, is assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), conducts maintenance...
Every true RockFOODian loves hot, fresh, Mrs. Fisher’s Chips! Now, they are back frying with shortening again with their St.Paddy’s Hot Bag Sale! You...
On March 8, 2021, International Women’s Day, Rockford’s Illinois Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., presented a donation of $10,000...
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced today that Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara has signed on to rappel 8 stories down the historic SupplyCore...
SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, celebrated the opening of its new Women and Children’s Hospital with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 4, 2021....
Recently, Insurify named Rockford as one of the 2021 Best Cities for New Homebuyers. Insurify, an insurance quotes comparison website, named one city per...
Triple Crown Sports and the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau have announced that the UW Health Sports Factory in downtown Rockford has been...
Rockford United Labor, AFL-CIO, in collaboration with a coalition of community groups such as the American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters,...
The SwedishAmerican Foundation is excited to announce it will award grants through its fifth annual Caring for Our Community Grant Program. The Foundation will...
Financial Advisor Jakob Loescher with Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, landed on Forbes’ 2021 Best-In-State Wealth...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $134 million to 93 PHAs throughout the state of Illinois. Rockford Housing Authority received...
Kevin Diemer was honored with his third consecutive Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference South Division Player of the Week award, the conference announced early Tuesday morning....
Happy National Margarita Day! To celebrate this delicious occasion, this week’s Stateline in 60 brings us to Mexico Clasico located at 3929 Broadway in...
he Education and Manufacturers Council is starting a Golf League and wants to gauge interest. Extending this to the Women of Today’s Manufacturing network...
Rockford researcher Dr. Ramaswamy Kalyanasundaram has been named the 2020 Inventor of the Year by the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Kalyanasundaram is the...
Carpenter’s Place in Rockford needs your help providing meals to their homeless community. Each of the shamrocks above represent an open meal slot in...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will close both of its recycle centers on Saturday, 2/13/21, due to the extreme cold predicted. Closed are: 4665 Hydraulic...
There have been reports of coyotes roaming neighborhoods in the city of Rockford this winter. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, coyotes...
Hundreds of SwedishAmerican healthcare workers will form a hospital “hug” in recognition of the past year battling COVID-19. Employees from SwedishAmerican, a division of...
The Irish Marching Society of Rockford is planning a St. Patrick’s Driving Parade for Saturday, March 13th, 2021. The marching parade and PaddyFest have...
Forest City Diagnostic Imaging in Rockford has announced that it has acquired Summit Radiology, in order to better serve the greater communities of Northern...
In Youth We Trust, the youth philanthropy program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, has announced the recipients of the 2021 IYWT Adult/Nonprofit...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will close both of its recycle centers on Saturday, 2/6/21, due to the extreme cold predicted. Closed locations: 4665 Hydraulic...
Each winter, the Rockford Park District hosts the Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition at Sinnissippi Park. The winner of this year’s contest was The...
The Rockford Police Department is warning of several inches of wet snow and wind expected Saturday afternoon into Early Sunday… * WHAT…Heavy wet snow...
Carpenter’s Place in Rockford serves breakfast and lunch to their homeless guests, every month, Monday through Friday. They’re urgently looking for volunteers in February...
Every year, Brat Days takes place at Edgebrook in Rockford, Illinois which raises funds for local non-profits serving children, the elderly, the disabled, and...
As heavy snow develops late Monday afternoon, this may make it difficult for evening commuters with slick and dangerous travels. Highway 20 will start...
Grab some food to-go! “To-Go” Rockford Region Restaurant Week is here at participating restaurants all over the region! During this year’s Restaurant Week,...
Since October, local restaurants and bars have been limited to outdoor seating, curbside pick up, and delivery options only. This has affected our service...
What Super Bowl champion will host ‘Jeopardy!’? The answer…”Who is Aaron Rodgers?” On Tuesday, January 12th, the Green Bay Packers Quarterback announced that he...
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden has just announced a new partnership with Franchesco’s Ristorante. The Franchesco’s team will be heading up all venue rentals...
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is operating its free income tax preparation and filing sites beginning January 25, 2021. Our online appointment schedule and...
January 7th, 2021 was National Bobblehead Day, and to celebrate, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled six officially licensed, limited-edition Rockford Peaches AAGPBL...
The Holiday Enthusiasts from the Festival of Lights, Ted O’Donnell & Tom Luepkes, tallied the attendance numbers and they have shattered all records from...
Rockford City Market is clearing out their cooler and offering discounted cocktails and craft beer. They’ll be setup outside their Madison Street entrance on...
The Rockford Park District, with help from Collins Aerospace, is hosting a community-wide Rocky the Snowman contest this winter. Thanks to Collins Aerospace, 1,000...
The spirit of the holiday will shine a bit brighter this Saturday in the Churchill’s Grove and Edgewater neighborhoods for their annual Luminary Night....
Rockford’s newest restaurant is now open for carry-out and delivery. Screw City Tavern is located at 4412 Manchester Dr. in Rockford near the intersection...
All Aglow is a free walk-through lights exhibit at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. Visitors will follow a one-way loop through the gardens so everyone...
The Rockford Park District is offering Holiday Wagon Rides in Lockwood Park throughout the month of December. The wagons will be decorated with Holiday...
Tom discusses City Council approving a balanced budget for 2021 this week, Service Line Warranties that are legit for Rockford, Covid-19 stats for the...
Enjoy holiday music performances from area artists in the comfort of your own home on Wednesday, December 16 from 6:30p-8p. Concerts will be streamed...
A Rockford icon has returned this year with new life. Located at 1132 Auburn St. in Rockford, this historic establishment has been revived. Formerly...
Students, Parents, Counselors, and anyone interested in learning more about scholarships and financial aid are invited to attend a VIRTUAL Community Scholarship Fair! Tuesday,...
After a rise in coronavirus cases in Winnebago County, Rockford Public School District 205 students will begin remote learning from November 30th through January...
City First Church will add another safe way to celebrate the holiday season with their Community Christmas Spectacular. The drive-thru event can be enjoyed...
Thanksgiving is officially over, so that means we can finally start celebrating Christmas! Every year around this time, families gather in their cars to...
The City of Rockford has received a grant through the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to provide Economic Support grants...
SwedishAmerican Hospital held an art contest to promote handwashing, social distancing, and mask-wearing. The contest was for Rockford middle and high school students. The...
The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is an awareness and fundraising campaign employed by many Junior Leagues around the world. It highlights the Junior...
The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is an awareness and fundraising campaign employed by many Junior Leagues around the world. It highlights the...
Keeping a clean and sanitized office during these COVID-19 times is a must. RBG Janitorial in Rockford offers cost-effective methods of sanitizing and...
Keeping a clean and sanitized office during these COVID-19 times is a must. RBG Janitorial in Rockford offers cost-effective methods of sanitizing and...
The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to share that the Illinois Office of Tourism recently announced 31 new small businesses, or...
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, Rockford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett, Rockford Promise Executive Director Dr. Tasha Davis and Northern Illinois University President Dr....
Retired Rockford Firefighter, Michael Riley, has written a new cookbook now available on Amazon. Cook & Ladder Company No. 1: A Firehouse Cookbook includes...
Review by: Frosty Glass Beer: Prairie Street IPA by Prairie Street Brewing Company Brewery location: Rockford, IL Website: https://psbrewingco.com/ Purchased at: Schnuck’s in Loves...
Haunts are hosted at this iconic Rockford location every Halloween season and this year is no different. Despite the pandemic, paranormal tours are still...
The Chicago Rockford International Airport announced it has begun construction on a new 90,000-square-foot International Cargo Facility. The building is Phase 1 of a...
SwedishAmerican’s Riverwest Clinic is hosting a drive-thru trick or treat event on October 31st from 4-5:30 pm. Families can pick up treats from the...
While enjoying the summer like weather this weekend, 815 Outside invites to bike the Kishwaukee Bike Path this Sunday, October 11 from 2-3pm. You’ll...
Northeast Christian Church, located at 5651 E. Riverside Blvd. in Rockford, is offering middle school and high school students a quiet place to study...
Starting Wednesday, October 7th, Anderson Japanese Gardens will be waiving photography fees every Wednesday during the month. The public is welcome to take photos...
First round nominations are open through October 23rd, 2020. We have updated the nomination rules in response to the current COVID-19 situation. Nomination Criteria...
Northern Illinois – Recent health and safety guidelines affected many youth serving organizations, and Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is no different. The...
On Tuesday, September 15th, the Nicholas Conservatory was lit up gold to support children battling cancer. September is recognized around the world as Childhood...
Discovery Center Museum today announced that it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for Attractions. Based on a full year of...
Beginning Wednesday, September 16th, a section of School Street between Irving Avenue and Orchard Park Road will temporarily close for sewer repairs. The City...
Rockford native and Engineman 2nd Class Samantha Riley participated in a 9/11 remembrance walk while aboard the USS Sterett, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer....
Get out and ride your bike before the cold weather really hits! Thanks to multiple donations from community members, bike organizations, and local bike...
Sample the area’s best seasonal farmers market! At the Edgebrook Farmers Market, local farmers display their highest quality vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants as...
Due to the pandemic, many local restaurants unfortunately have been forced to close their doors, some temporarily and some permanently. This is the case...
Ice skating and hockey lessons are returning to Carlson Ice Arena in September! Rockford Park District’s Learn to Skate and Jr. IceHogs/Learn to Play...
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is proud to host a drive-thru free tree giveaway in celebration of Arbor Day this Friday, April 24th at the Klehm Arboretum...
As the latest extension to its #StayHomeRFKD campaign, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is excited to announce Home with the FAM as a...
Holiday message, COVID-19 Updates, and thought on Rockford Public Schools are discussed this week with Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara. Hear it all right here....
Illinois Hospitality Emergency Grant Program for Hotels, Restaurants & Bars: Today, the Governor announced a new $14 million grant program aims to help small hospitality...
Image by Osvaldo Medina from Pixabay In December we told you about the grand opening of 6 Finger Tattoo, the first female owned tattoo shop in Rockford,...
The Rock River Raft Race NFP board proudly announced a successful 2019 raft race resulting in significant donations raised to benefit three local organizations....
The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the promotions of Kristen Paul to the role of director of destination development...
GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford is pleased to announce that Rockford radio veteran Steve Summers, Morning Host for 95.3 the Bull, has accepted an invitation to...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful offers 13 sites in and around Rockford where natural (not flocked) Christmas trees can be chipped and recycled into mulch...
The Rockford Police Department is challenging the Rockford Fire Department to a Battle of the Bells for the second year running, on Friday, December...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful offers 13 sites in and around Rockford where natural (not flocked) Christmas trees can be chipped and recycled into mulch...
This weekend, downtown Rockford will begin its transformation into the Christmas wonderland that has become so crucial to the Stroll On State and downtown...
Giovanni’s Restaurant and Convention Center could be adding casino to it’s title, at least temporarily. Hard Rock as released floor plans for Giovanni’s to...
RAMP is a local non-profit organization that provides services and advocacy that assist individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible....
The inaugural Chicagoland Summer Showcase high school boys basketball tournament tips off this weekend with plenty to top teams from around the country as...
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will return to the Coronado Performing Arts Center stage on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 7:00PM. Seinfeld has been...
