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Marvel Releases 3 Minute Sizzle Reel Of Upcoming Movies [Watch]

May 3, 2021 @ 1:15 pm

Marvel Studios has released a 3 minute sizzle reel to get you excited to go back to the movies. Narrated by the late...

Play Some Sand Volleyball This Summer!

April 30, 2021 @ 3:15 pm

Grab some friends and get in the sand! Get signed up for some summer sand volleyball at Mercyhealth Sports Score Two. Register online,...

Beethoven's "5th" Played on Toy Instruments

April 30, 2021 @ 12:45 pm

A couple of guys from the “Two-Set-Violin” YouTube page played Beethoven’s “5th Symphony” using nothing but toy instruments. According to the comments, they play the Kazoo,...

Making Bets for the Kentucky Derby

April 30, 2021 @ 12:31 pm

If your plan to bet the Kentucky Derby is to pick your favorite number, select the horse with the coolest name or simply pick...

Things to Look Forward to in May

April 30, 2021 @ 12:21 pm

It’s a new month! Here are some things to look forward to in May! 1. A TON of sporting events are going down, including...

Rockford University Raises Record Amount Of Money On Day of Giving

April 30, 2021 @ 9:05 am

It was a record setting day for Rockford University. This year’s Day of Giving raised $86, 594, just through social media alone which...

Chicago To Allow Fans At Bulls And Blackhawks Games!

April 29, 2021 @ 2:29 pm

Here’s some more good news. You can now attend Bulls and Blackhawks games in person! Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that the United...

Here Are the Names Everyone's Picking for Their Babies Right Now

April 29, 2021 @ 12:18 pm

The baby naming website Nameberry just released a list of names that parents in the U.S. are searching for the most. And the boy...

Things That Make Moms the Most Disappointed on Mother's Day

April 29, 2021 @ 12:07 pm

You NEVER want to hear your mom say, “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed.” And you REALLY don’t want to hear her say that...

First James Robinson Bobblehead Unveiled

April 29, 2021 @ 11:37 am

This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited edition bobblehead featuring Rockford, Illinois native, former Illinois State standout and current Jacksonville...

You Can Score a Free McFlurry If You've Ever Thought This...

April 29, 2021 @ 9:34 am

Have you ever thought the spoon that comes with your McFlurry was also a straw? If you have, well don’t worry you’re not...

Nerd News! April 29th, 2021

April 29, 2021 @ 8:57 am

Here are today’s Nerd News! headlines: Ewan McGregor has been training hard to revive his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi for the upcoming Disney+ Obi-Wan...

Wisconsin State Fair is Happening this Summer

April 28, 2021 @ 12:15 pm

The Wisconsin State Fair Park officials are excited to announce the 170th Wisconsin State Fair will take place in accordance with health guidelines at...

It's National Work zone Awareness Week

April 28, 2021 @ 9:34 am

This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. The Illinois Department of Transportation wants you to slow down in work zones and be...

It's National Work Zone Awareness Week

April 28, 2021 @ 9:34 am

This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. The Illinois Department of Transportation wants you to slow down in work zones and be...

Domino's Introduces Self Driving Pizza Delivery Cars Plus The Return Of The Noid...

April 28, 2021 @ 8:38 am

The future is here. Domino’s has officially rolled out self driving pizza delivery cars. That’s right, no driver! It’s a partnership with robotics...

Nerd News! April 28th, 2021

April 28, 2021 @ 8:20 am

Here are today’s Nerd News! headlines: Rumors have surfaced that JJ Abrams may be rebooting the Superman franchise. Yes, another Superman reboot, can...

Protect Your Pets From Fleas, Ticks & Heartworm

April 27, 2021 @ 2:31 pm

As the weather gets warmer, we all begin to spend more time outdoors. With more outdoor gatherings comes interaction with outdoor pests. But, we’re...

Center for Disease Control Updates Mask Guidelines

April 27, 2021 @ 2:07 pm

The Center for Disease Control rolled out new mask guidelines on Tuesday. Thanks to the number of American’s who have been vaccinated, the CDC...

Rockford Tree Give Away

April 27, 2021 @ 2:01 pm

Get a tree and get planting! In an effort to reforest the Forest City after two tornados that touched down last year, the City...