Rockford City Market hosts robotic competition
18 teams from across the Midwest attended the competition with teams representing states such as Indiana, Ohio, Iowa and…
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SwedishAmerican nurse named emerging leader in Illinois healthcare
Terese Knake changed her life complete to pursue…
Love & Loyalty M.C. hosts first Special Needs Drive in Rockford
A new event in Rockford looks to give a special…
Rockford mini mall gives exposure to small business’
Booths with items such as clothing, sports…
Lee County Fair kicks off fair season in the Stateline
Fair season is officially underway in the…
Rockford Area Realtors raises money for Miss Carly’s through Epic Water Battle
An epic battle took place in Rockford on…
JC’s Junction Corner boasts fresh, delicious burgers at an affordable price
If you want a juicy burger for lunch or dinner,…
New mural honors Rockford’s deaf, hard-of-hearing community
A new mural brightens up the streets in Downtown Rockford. This time, it honors the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.…
Country gospel music festival in Rockford kicks off week full of musical events
On Saturday, 39 different awards will be handed out to the best male and female vocalist, entertainer and many…
Byron vintage drag race returns for third year
A focus on the good ole’ days is what car fans got to see all weekend long at the ‘Glory Days’ vintage drag race, car show and swap…
30th annual Mopar Car Show returns to Belvidere
Hundreds of people got their chance to check out cool rides and classic cars at the 30th Annual Mopar Car Show over the…
Stateline groups raise money to help veterans train service dogs
Circle of Change and Belvidere’s American Legion raise money to help…
Young boy battling cancer gets car parade in Rockford
The Make-A-Wish foundation found out about Deondre’s love for cars and put together a parade starting at Lincoln Middle School and ending at…
Belvidere child gets birthday surprise from his military heroes
One Belvidere boy got a special surprise at his birthday as he pushes towards his dreams of joining the…
First South Beloit Ribfest sells out in less than an hour
South Beloit’s first ever Ribfest sells out in an hour while raising money for a good…
Auburn High School’s Theatre Department raises money for Scotland trip
A local high school raises for money for kids to have a once-in-a-lifetime…
Rockford Roasting Company holds first of multiple open houses
Friday was the first chance for people to enjoy drinks, food and music at Rockford Roasting Company’s newest location.…