Mary Morgan teacher wins over 5th graders with caring personality
Ken Franchi teaches 5th grade at Mary Morgan Elementary School in Byron, and he is our latest Teacher of the Week.
Mary Morgan teacher wins over 5th graders with caring personality
Ken Franchi teaches 5th grade at Mary Morgan Elementary School in Byron, and he is our latest Teacher of the Week.
6 Belvidere North cheerleaders help USA take gold in world championships
Winning state for the third year in a row isn’t all some of the Belvidere North cheerleaders have to be proud of this year. Now some of them are gold medalists.
Rockford announces mural festival for May
ROCKFORD (WREX) — A new festival is coming to Rockford this spring and it’s all about the arts.
‘Minding the Gap’ wins Peabody Award
‘Minding the Gap’ was also nominated for an Oscar earlier this year.
Anderson Japanese Gardens opens for 2019 season Friday
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Rockford’s world renowned Anderson Japanese Gardens opens for the season on Friday, April 26.
Eisenhower Middle School teacher wins Golden Apple
Molly Priest teaches sixth grade science at Eisenhower Middle School, and she said the thing she does best is build relationships with her students.
Heartland Hospice helping veterans feel cared for by the community
Janine Idstein has helped coordinated close to 40 events for local veterans since she started at Heartland Hospice almost five years ago.
Freedom: A Church Without Walls hosts Rockford Easter celebration
ROCKFORD (WREX) — A big Easter celebration is set for Sunday and your family is invited.
Belvidere North cheerleaders competing with team USA
More than 80 countries will compete at the 2019 World Cheerleading Championships and this year, six athletes from Belvidere are part of it.
Carly Rice of Miss Carly’s named Rockford Honorary Parade Marshal
ROCKFORD (WREX) — The Rockford Fourth of July Committee chooses its next Honorary Parade Marshal.
RVC, Rockford Art Deli team up to make shirts for arts scholarship
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Rock Valley College and the Rockford Art Deli are teaming up to help students get a college education.
Woman inducted into Beloit Memorial Hall of Fame
BELOIT (WREX) — Thursday was a special day for one graduate of Beloit Memorial High School.
Family honors woman lost to domestic violence with Random Acts of Kindness
The family says the idea of the page is to help share Destiny’s story and help someone in a domestic violence relationship to get help.
United Way of Rock River Valley recognizes donors, volunteers at celebration
United Way of Rock River Valley took time on Wednesday to celebrate those who have helped the organization over the past year.
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Soggy weather is expected this evening and this weekend
The evening rain won't be heavy, but will be persistent for a while.
