Rockford brothers work to raise money for cousin diagnosed with brain tumor
Brayden was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor and now his cousins in the stateline are turning their summer job into a way to help…
Inspiring 815
Byron teen runs charity to provide warmth to domestic violence survivors
Victoria Kuzlik has spent the last six years…
Chicago woman moves to Rockford to expand catering business
Tikisha Ellis came to Rockford with a plan and it…
‘Mr. Donuts’ helping SwedishAmerican employees smile
Matthew Bartsch has combined his two jobs,…
Rockford man starts non-profit to help local children succeed
815 Alive is a new non-profit working to help…
‘Keke’ uses positivity to beat breast cancer and raise awareness
Kenyetta “Keke” Bell has always taken care of…
Marine veteran rebuilds cemetery wall hit by drunk driver
At 77, George Tillet doesn’t move as fast as he…
Rockford teen earns every single Boy Scout merit badge
John Cabrera didn’t know if he wanted to be a Boy Scout but now he is grown into one of the most accomplished in the organization.…
Auto body shop helping people find their drive in life
Todd Ehrhardt and Joe Keck have walked their own paths facing their own battles and now Midcoast Customs is doing their part to…
Winnebago woman nursing wildlife back to health to get them back home
Lisa Beardsworth has always been connected to animals and she has turned that love into a second career and a full out rescue mission.…
Leader of Children’s Safe Harbor working to shine a light for survivors of domestic violence
Megan Brechon has always called Rockford home and she is doing everything she can to keep people safe in her community.…
Poplar Grove teen earns highest Girl Scouts honor for work with Hoo Haven
Gabbie Brewer is one of few Girl Scouts to receive the Gold Award for enhancing and bringing awareness to the wildlife rescue…
Riverwest Clinic creating deep connection in southwest Rockford community
Though the COVID-19 pandemic presents a new challenge, it will not stop the staff who are dedicated to the clinic and to giving back to the people…
Facebook challenge collects thousands of diapers for Boone County food pantry
CAPRON (WREX) — Rebeca Pozas issued a challenge to try and make a difference.The Crusader Health outreach and community specialist took to Facebook…
Beloit coffee shop encourages people to “pay it forward” to the community
Blue Collar Coffee gives you a change to enjoy some coffee, support local business and do something kind for someone…
Middle Eastern immigrant using love of Rockford to connect community
Mustafa came to the United States 12 years ago, making a home in Rockford by setting out to break down barriers in our community.…
Stateline woman overcomes Ollier’s Disease to become NICU nurse
Amber Cornford is living her dream after spending her childhood overcoming a crippling health diagnosis, or so doctors thought.…