Rockford

Customers 'elated' with return of Carlyle Brewing Co. in Rockford

February 2, 2022 @ 5:53 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mike Youngblood was cleaning out his home bar area about two days ago...

Orchid display returns to Nicholas Conservatory in Rockford

February 2, 2022 @ 2:42 pm

By Matt Hall B103 Rockford Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Get a break from winter and see what’s in bloom. The annual In Full...

New restaurant Pho 27 Asian Cuisine brings taste of culture, family and traditio...

February 2, 2022 @ 6:05 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — There are no recipe books, measuring spoons or instructions when Ann Boutchannha prepares...

Local nurse, veteran won tickets to NFC title game from Kelly Stafford, wife of ...

February 2, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Three years ago, Alex and Scott Hamm scrapped their plans for a big...

$16M in state funding to help Rockford Mass Transit upgrade facilities for elect...

January 26, 2022 @ 7:11 pm

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford Mass Transit District will receive $16 million in state capital funding to...

Enter the Rocky the Snowman building contest with the Rockford Park District

January 26, 2022 @ 3:54 pm

By Matt Hall Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — What do you do when there’s fresh snow on the ground? Build a...

15 below zero. No problem for Rockford snow sculpting teams

January 26, 2022 @ 2:53 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Three years ago, Kelly Madison and her team of snow sculptors bundled up...

Hard Rock targets spring groundbreaking for full Rockford casino resort

January 26, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Hard Rock is targeting a spring groundbreaking for its full...

'A new avenue to help': Indoor equestrian center aims to help Rockford area yout...

January 25, 2022 @ 9:59 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District wants to build an indoor equestrian center at Lockwood...

Rockford Park District to borrow $6M for Riverview Ice House fixes

January 25, 2022 @ 8:09 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District will borrow up to $6 million to pay for...

Rockford lawmaker's bill would require Native American curriculum

January 25, 2022 @ 10:15 am

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, introduced a bill this month that would require...

Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Rockford raises more than $12K from Betty White C...

January 24, 2022 @ 11:09 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Betty White was a huge animal welfare activist, and one of her biggest...

The 36th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition returns to Sinnissippi Park

January 21, 2022 @ 11:36 am

By Matt Hall B103 Rockford Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The 36th annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition kicks off Wednesday at Sinnissippi Park...

Rockford has spirit: Locally created Rock'n Vodka wins awards, gets featured on ...

January 20, 2022 @ 8:56 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A sweet-tasting spirit created in Rockford is showing up on store shelves across...

Grants of up to $3,500 available for youth-led groups in the Rockford area

January 19, 2022 @ 12:38 pm

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is now accepting applications for the In Youth...

Alignment Rockford names new executive director

January 18, 2022 @ 6:11 pm

From news reports Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A nonprofit that works to raise student achievement in Rockford Public Schools and...