Rockford named one of four locations for NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament
For the first time, Rockford will host a Division I women’s basketball championship tournament. The UW Sports Health Factory is making it happen starting late…
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Love for family and cooking is what makes Ribs, Reubens & More stand out
Comfort food is something we’ve all gravitated…
Machesney Park celebrates 40th anniversary
Machesney Park celebrated it’s fortieth…
Martesha Brown using opportunity to be the voice of the Rockford community
Brown grew up in Rockford and is quickly building…
Nik’s Wish surprises Waterman resident with free tools
The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation, also known as…
Rockford Fire chief earns spot in US history
Chief Bergsten’s award as IL Fire Chief of the…
Harlem High School students releasing ‘Little Women’ film during COVID-19 pandemic
Harlem High school students won’t allow the…
YMCA offers students free SAT workshops in March and April
This school year has put a number of stressors on students due to the ongoing pandemic, but the YMCA of Rock River Valley hopes to ease some stress…
Rockford artist makes top 5 in PBR can design contest
A Rockford artist is one step closer to seeing his design on millions of beer cans across the…
‘Donuts make the world a better place,’ By The Dozen Bakery thanks regulars for getting them through 2020
For three generations, By The Dozen Bakery has been bringing joy to customers with classic confections and service with a…
Rockford researcher named ‘Inventor of the Year’
Rockford researcher Dr. Ramaswamy Kalyanasundaram is named the 2020 Inventor of the Year by the University of Illinois…
Stateline Church encourages residents to help the community through Love Your Stateline Challenge
Stateline Church is holding its 2nd annual Love Your Stateline Challenge.…
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…
Ogle County Brewery to have grand opening this weekend
The brewery had a soft opening over Valentine’s Day…
City First Church hosts virtual Night to Shine prom for people with disabilities
Tonight young women and men with disabilities in Rockford will get to experience a Night to Shine prom experience being hosted by the City First…
Still need to shop for Valentine’s Day? Edgebrook offering ‘One-Stop Cupid Shop’ this weekend
A Rockford shopping center is giving you a chance to pick up any last second Valentine’s Day gifts this weekend!…
Quixotic Bakery owner beats COVID-19, offers free ice cream to SwedishAmerican workers as thanks
Any employee of SwedishAmerican Hospital can get a free ice cream cone at Quixotic from Thursday, Feb. 11 to Saturday, Feb.…