Hard Rock Casino Rockford hiring 250 as it prepares for fall opening act September 15, 2021 @ 6:05 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Casino Rockford is pushing to hire more than 100 additional employees as it readies... Read More
Rockford Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce opens to help businesses thrive September 14, 2021 @ 3:23 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — When Sully Cadengo launched her interpreting business more than two years ago, she quickly became a... Read More
Flower Power: Walk to End Alzheimer's returns this weekend to Rockford September 14, 2021 @ 11:47 am By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Walkers will lace up their shoes Saturday to hike downtown for the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Walk to... Read More
UPS hiring 1,500 seasonal employees in the Rockford area for the holidays September 13, 2021 @ 10:53 am If your looking for a great job to pick up some cash for the holidays, UPS is hiring. UPS has announced they are looking... Read More
UPS hiring 1,500 seasonal employees in the Rockford area for the holidays September 13, 2021 @ 10:53 am If your looking for a great job to pick up some cash for the holidays, UPS is hiring. UPS has announced they are looking... Read More
Cycle On Second without traffic this Sunday in Rockford September 10, 2021 @ 2:03 pm Ride your bike free of traffic as Cycle on Second returns this Sunday, Sept. 12, in Rockford. From 8-10 a.m., you’ll be able to... Read More
Remember 9/11 at these Rockford area ceremonies September 10, 2021 @ 1:12 pm By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current CHERRY VALLEY — On Sept. 11, the only words inscribed into American’s minds are “never forget.” Those words... Read More
Amazon hiring 800 for new Rockford fulfillment center September 10, 2021 @ 10:41 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Amazon is hiring 800 people to work in its new fulfillment center and production site on... Read More
New fashion retailer opens in former Kuma's in downtown Rockford September 10, 2021 @ 8:05 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — A new clothing shop that promises to bring “a different edge” to the downtown retail scene... Read More
Brett Whitacre's new mural in Loves Park literally sizzles September 9, 2021 @ 9:12 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — Have you ever watched paint fry? Brett Whitacre has. The Rockford muralist worked 12-hour days... Read More
Have fun in the Rockford area this weekend with these activities September 9, 2021 @ 12:46 pm Looking to get out of the house this weekend but not sure what there is to do? You’ve come to the right place because... Read More
SwedishAmerican Hospital to change name to reflect UW Health merger September 9, 2021 @ 12:24 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — SwedishAmerican Hospital has changed its name to better reflect the merger it made with UW Health... Read More
Farmer’s Almanac is predicting long, cold winter but WREX Meteorologist Justin... September 9, 2021 @ 9:27 am By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current National — We are in for a frigid winter. At least that’s what The Old Farmer’s Almanac is... Read More
'Historic day for our community': Michele Pankow sworn in as Rockford's fire chi... September 8, 2021 @ 4:00 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara was befuddled by Michele Pankow’s response when he described her as a hero... Read More
Northern Illinois Food Bank plans pop-up markets September 8, 2021 @ 2:01 pm If you’re in need of a little food help or know of somebody who is, the Northern Illinois Food Bank has three pop-up... Read More
Rockford IceHogs ready to return with new rink September 8, 2021 @ 1:52 pm The Rockford IceHogs will be back in less than two months. The team just put down a new floor to put the rink... Read More
You Gotta Try This: Mahi mahi protein bowl at Baci's Kitchen in Rockford September 8, 2021 @ 7:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current You Gotta Try This is the Rock River Current’s weekly dining feature focused on signature dishes at your... Read More
Celebrate National Beer Lover's Day at these Rockford area breweries September 7, 2021 @ 3:28 pm By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Whether you’re a fan of dark or pale, hops, bitter, or smooth, raise your glass and cheers to... Read More
NIC-10 Whip Around podcast: Week 2 September 7, 2021 @ 11:21 am This week in the NIC-10 Whip Around podcast: We’ll talk about Belvidere North’s huge win on the road over the Boylan Titans and discuss... Read More Rock River Current Podcasts Subscribe on these platforms RSS Embed Download Go to Podcast NIC-10 Whip Around podcast: Week 2 1x .75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 1.75x 2x
Stroll on State seeks volunteers for this year's downtown Rockford event September 7, 2021 @ 10:48 am It’s almost that time of year for Stroll On State. After a year off because of the pandemic, you can help bring Stroll... Read More