Ogle County Sheriff’s officer recognized for decades of serving in and out of uniform
Jason Ketter has served our community as a first responder for over 20 years and spent much of that time giving back to the people of…
Inspiring 815
Food pantry volunteer coordinator forgoes retirement to continue helping, educating people in need
Rockford native Jim McFarlane is happy to help…
Rockford man bringing the community together through food, kids and culture
Manuel Salgado decided years ago he was going to…
McIntosh Elementary principal prepares to retire after 50 years of enlightening students
Al Gagliano is preparing to leave the world of…
Rockford Public Library helping adults earn high school diploma and kick start careers
The Career High School Online program was started…
Tale of Two Leaders: Polo Fire Chief duals as middle school Janitor
Tony Karrow has represented the Polo Fire…
Byron 3-year-old representing amputees as child shoe model
Adeline Runyard was born without her left foot,…
Beloit twins earn full ride scholarships to Brown University
Kimberly and Kerri Lynn Guevara are planning their next steps after high school and that journey may be leading them straight to the Ivy…
Dixon boy’s quick thinking helps grandpa after suffering a stroke
5-year-old Kamdyn was staying at his grandpa’s house when he suffered a stroke. Kamdyn stayed calm to get help for his immobile…
Cancer survivor using music to heal and connect the nation
After being diagnosed with throat cancer, Mark Ricotta’s life changed forever and he is using that change to bring thousands of people together…
CDL instructor teaching road rules and life lessons
Larry Mein spent much of his life on the road and he is now taking the time to train the next generation of long…
Illinois Realtors employee using her voice to create change throughout the Stateline
Neeley Erickson has lived most her life in the 815 and is now using her job at Illinois Realtors Association to create positive change.…
Rockford Community Market president says goodbye to Rockford after years of helping it grow
Tom Kress came to Rockford seven years ago and immediately made an impact with making Associated Bank and the City of Rockford…
Martesha Brown using opportunity to be the voice of the Rockford community
Brown grew up in Rockford and is quickly building her network in the community to try and make it a better place for her…
Rockford woman creating a positive impact in the community through Goodwill
Courtney Geiger has run Goodwill Northern Illinois’ Mission Services Department for the last 14 years helping people reach their full…
Rockford woman’s feminine care packages create a nationwide impact
Heather Rothermel set out to make her daughter feel more comfortable about the changes she was going through and it ended up so much bigger than…
The Element delivering support to healthcare workers and local restaurants
ROCKFORD (WREX) — 10 years ago, The Element was created under a mission to help build a stable, healthy environment in downtown Rockford.The…