The Wright Way hosts kickball game for kids
More than 300 people came out to compete at the event despite the rainy weather.
The Wright Way hosts kickball game for kids
More than 300 people came out to compete at the event despite the rainy weather.
Discovery Center Museum holds ‘Game On,’ event
Kids got to experience their favorite video games in a different way at the Discovery Center on Friday through the museum’s, “Game On,” event.
Rockford’s Christ United Methodist Church collects donations for Rosecrance
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Children in a Rockford vacation Bible study program are doing their part to help community members in need.
Former homeless woman gets help furnishing new apartment in Rockford
Just Breathe 815 and Mary’s By Design helped bring in new couches and toys for a single mother who once struggled with homelessness.
Retired teachers association helps keep youth on track to becoming educators
LOVES PARK (WREX) — A local retired teachers association is helping to keep motivated youth on track to becoming educators. The Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association
Group celebrates Rockford man’s 184 pound weight loss with surprise birthday party
Ethan Taylor had more to celebrate than just his 21st birthday, he’s celebrating losing half of his body weight.
Summerfield Zoo welcomes bobcat kitten
Summerfield Zoo has welcomed a bobcat kitten and is inviting the public to come meet him.
Shop the Blocks Weekend Edition announced
The River District Association has announced the 2019 Shop the Blocks Weekend Edition, which will take place on the third full weekend of June, July and August.
‘Cops to You,’ event held at NickelWorld
The Rockford Police Department held its latest, “Cops to You,” event at NickelWorld on Monday.
Rockford librarian creating safe social environment for young adults
Amber Kresol started volunteering at the Rockford Public library at 14 years old and she has since turned it into a 16 year career and counting.
Habitat for Humanity holds event to empower and unify women
ROCKFORD (WREX) — A community housing organization holds its annual women’s empowerment event on Saturday. Habitat for Humanity hosted its second annual Women Build initiative
Rockford Police Department hosts sports fair
The Rockford Police Department hosts a sports fair, allowing kids of all ages to participate in a variety of sports.
Silky Screens Print Co. opens Rockford location
ROCKFORD (WREX) — A Rockford screen-printing business that’s been in the area for years now officially has its own storefront.
ROCKFORD IN COLOR: City’s downtown comes to life with new murals
In May, eight artists from across the country transformed eight downtown Rockford locations in to breathtaking works of art. The 13 WREX creative services team followed them around to bring you this documentary.
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Scattered showers early, storms to develop later
Morning showers have developed as a nose of fast moving air moves overhead.
