SwedishAmerican babies and pediatric patients receive handmade donations
Newborn babies and pediatric patients at SwedishAmerican are now prepared to fight the cold, thanks to a group of crafty…
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Rockford’s Crusader holds holiday celebration with Santa, donations
One Rockford health system welcoming in the…
Rockford’s Discovery Center host New Year’s Eve ‘Countdown to Fun’
The Discovery Center in Rockford will host…
Rejoicing Spirits host Christmas service, Angel Gift Shop
Rejoicing Spirits, which is a ministry of the…
Santa makes early stop at Mercyhealth for toy drive
In all, Santa delivered around 100 toys that were…
Local businesses donate thousands to help kids and adults this holiday season
ROCKFORD (WREX) — A local organization will use…
Volunteers from local Pink Heals chapter visit patients at Mercyhealth hospital
The Winnebago County chapter of Pink Heals…
Boylan students, staff collect items for families through Christmas Basket Drive
Boylan Catholic High School’s annual Christmas Basket Drive was on Wednesday.…
Veterans donate flag to Lonnie’s StoneCrafters
A donated flag now hangs in the showroom of Lonnie’s StoneCrafters ROCKFORD (WREX) — A business on South Alpine in Rockford gets a gift for the work…
Slumberland donates mattresses to Rockford nonprofits
Slumberland Furniture donated mattresses and box springs to families in need in Rockford.…
J.R. Kortman Center for Design adds two new Rockford landmark ornaments
J.R. Kortman Center for Design introduces two new ornaments for its Rockford Landmark Ornament Collection for 2019. One is the new Embassy Suites in…
Rochelle holds annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Walk
Rochelle celebrates the holiday season with an annual event. The city’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Walk was on Friday.…
Freeport Fire, Police departments raise money through ‘Battle of the Badges’
The Freeport Police and Fire departments go to battle against each other Thursday for a good cause.…
Machesney Park holding toy drive for children in need
The final day for donations is Friday, Dec. 13.…
NIU faculty union, board come to tentative agreement
After 2 years of bargaining, the tenure-track faculty at Northern Illinois University and the Board of Trustees have come to a tentative…
Rockford business donates furnace to man with no working heat
After four months of using space heaters and an oven, Tony Reitz can rest a little easier. Allen Heating and Cooling surprised the Rockford resident…
Transform Rockford hosts book fair to raise money for books
Transform Rockford is hosting a book drive at the CherryVale Mall Barnes & Noble on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4…