Rockford

'Flowy,' 'friendly' new freestyle mountain bike course opens at Alpine Hills in ...

August 6, 2022 @ 12:15 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The first twists down the city’s newest freestyle mountain bike course are...

New fan trail guides you to key local places for the Rockford Peaches

August 4, 2022 @ 1:57 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There’s a new way for Rockford Peaches fans and historians to experience...

Rockford Lutheran graduate returns to the city for X League football game

August 2, 2022 @ 12:58 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford Lutheran graduate Stephanie Raymond-Young returns to town on Saturday to prove herself in...

Battle at Levings in Rockford showcases skill, power and art of breakdancing

July 25, 2022 @ 12:57 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Breakdancers took over Levings Park on Sunday in a showcase of rhythm, quick...

'More than robots': Robotics competition in Rockford puts tech and engineering s...

July 21, 2022 @ 4:13 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rock River Robotics Off-season Competition will mark its 10-year anniversary with a meet...

Vibrant Rockford Peaches mural in Midtown is complete

July 20, 2022 @ 3:17 pm

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The gateway to the city’s Midtown District now has a vibrant new mural that pays homage...

Gas prices continue to decline in Rockford, dropping over 10 cents in past week

July 18, 2022 @ 10:50 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Gas prices in the city are nearly 41 cents per gallon lower than...

'It really brings us all together': Rockford breakdance battle aims to unite and...

July 18, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Breakdancing isn’t a just hobby for Vic Rivera; it’s a therapeutic and creative outlet...

Stroll On State's presenting sponsor extends contract for three years

July 15, 2022 @ 2:29 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Illinois Bank & Trust will sponsor the annual Stroll on State for an...

Sports Illustrated visits Rockford, Beyer Stadium for daily cover story

July 15, 2022 @ 12:52 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The citywide celebration of the 30th anniversary of “A League of Their Own,”...

'Ways to bring hope': New flower bed in Rockford highlights suicide prevention l...

July 14, 2022 @ 1:02 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new suicide prevention number is displayed in a flower bed on Auburn...

'Accomplished, fearless women': New mural in Midtown pays tribute to Rockford Pe...

July 13, 2022 @ 9:24 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Muralists Jenny Ustick and Atalie Gagnet left Rockford in 2019 after reintroducing the...

CRE8IV to host pop-up party for new Rockford Peaches mural in Midtown

July 12, 2022 @ 12:12 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new mural in Midtown will pay homage to the Rockford Peaches, and...

Original Rockford Peaches musical set to hit the stage at Maddox Theatre at Rock...

July 11, 2022 @ 12:30 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new original musical about the Rockford Peaches by a local theater company...

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center receives grant to fund Summer Arts Enrichment...

July 8, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center received a $3,940 grant from the Community Grants Program...

Rockford University selected by Amazon for education partnership

July 6, 2022 @ 11:19 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford University announced Tuesday it has been selected as an education partner for...