815 in the NFL: Here's how former Rockford players performed in Week 5 October 11, 2022 @ 8:22 am By Jordan Goethe Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app Here’s our weekly roundup of how former Rockford-area high school football... Read More
NASCAR pro Josh Bilicki to test his talents on Rockford Speedway's short track September 30, 2022 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki is using a break from the national circuit... Read More
Loves Park's newest fire station debuts with promise to reduce response times, i... September 27, 2022 @ 12:35 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — The Loves Park Fire Department has moved into its newest facility, which... Read More
815 in the NFL: Here's a quick look at how local players performed in Week 3 September 27, 2022 @ 9:10 am By Jordan Goethe Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app The Rockford area has its share of former high school standouts... Read More
WWII Days, a bicycle tour and more: Here are 12 ideas for weekend fun in the Roc... September 23, 2022 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The first official weekend of fall is packed with things to do... Read More
On the 40th anniversary of Banned Books Week, some Rockford schools embrace what... September 20, 2022 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Inside the library at Kennedy Middle School, librarian Brooke Imbach has curated... Read More
Tour De North End returns for 11th year to highlight Rockford businesses and gat... September 19, 2022 @ 11:42 am By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Tour De North End bike festival returns this Saturday featuring various... Read More
'A great staple': Greenwich Village Art Fair marks 74th year in Rockford September 18, 2022 @ 6:13 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The longest running art fair of its kind in the Midwest took... Read More
Walk to End Alzheimer's returns with pre-event activities that offer 'something ... September 12, 2022 @ 6:00 am By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up later this month... Read More
Walk to End Alzheimer's returns with pre-event activities that offer 'something ... September 12, 2022 @ 6:00 am By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up later this month... Read More
'My duty to come here and honor them': Hero Climb in Rockford pays tribute to 9/... September 11, 2022 @ 4:11 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Lynn Kerstetter’s thoughts were with the friends he lost 21 years ago... Read More
Hard Rock gets state OK to start construction of casino resort in Rockford September 7, 2022 @ 8:35 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Casino Rockford has received state approval to begin the first... Read More
'I just kept going': How Glory Bound Rescue Ranch became a voice for voiceless a... August 30, 2022 @ 2:07 pm By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app MARENGO — Jennifer Finkelman says she has Ripley to thank for the evolution of... Read More
New Gymnastic Academy of Rockford owner envisions growth, inclusion August 27, 2022 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Katelynn Landis initially saw her first job at Gymnastic Academy of Rockford... Read More
Get ready to Rage! Roller derby returns to Rockford for first time since 2019 August 23, 2022 @ 11:53 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Zabs Avery lives in Rockford thanks to a full-contact sport and a... Read More
Rockford to host largest community college volleyball tournament in the country August 17, 2022 @ 3:21 pm From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Hundreds of athletes and visitors will fill the UW Health Sports Factory in... Read More
RMTD to replace aging diesel buses with new electric or hybrid vehicles August 16, 2022 @ 12:15 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Mass Transit District will replace some of its aging diesel fleet... Read More
Rockford wants the next season of 'A League of Their Own' filmed here August 16, 2022 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The stars of a new show centered on the Rockford Peaches could... Read More
Podcast: McNamara talks about Ukrainian teens visit, razing the Lorden building ... August 15, 2022 @ 1:16 pm Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the future of Davis Park, the 11-day visit... Read More Podcast: McNamara talks about Ukrainian teens... Rock River Current Podcasts Embed Subscribe RSS Download
'A day of incredible celebration and community pride': Rockford celebrates 815 D... August 15, 2022 @ 10:07 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s official kick-off to Rockford Day didn’t miss an opportunity to... Read More
