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Photos: Harlem Globetrotters bring World Tour to BMO Center in Rockford

January 5, 2023 @ 10:07 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Harlem Globetrotters brought their World Tour to the BMO Center in...

Rockford IceHogs announces new play-by-play voice to start in January

December 22, 2022 @ 12:25 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford IceHogs have a new play-by-play voice and manager of hockey communications...

Rockford IceHogs announce new play-by-play voice to start in January

December 22, 2022 @ 12:25 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford IceHogs have a new play-by-play voice and manager of hockey communications...

Rockford IceHogs roll with new-look Hammy, although the mascot may 'evolve'

November 1, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The new look of the Rockford IceHogs mascot has some fans averting...

NIC-10 Whip Around Podcast: Playoffs Round One

October 31, 2022 @ 1:37 pm

Five teams from the NIC-10 qualified for the playoffs this season, but after round one only two teams remain. We recap round one of...

NIC-10 Whip Around Podcast: Playoffs Round On...

Rock River Current Podcasts

Football Sunday Podcast: Week 8 Preview

October 28, 2022 @ 8:47 am

The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner and the Bears are already making moves. Former Lutheran Crusader standout James Robinson was traded...

Football Sunday Podcast: Week 8 Preview

Rock River Current Podcasts

Football Sunday Podcast: Week 8 Preview

October 28, 2022 @ 8:47 am

The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner and the Bears are already making moves. Former Lutheran Crusader standout James Robinson was traded...

Football Sunday Podcast: Week 8 Preview

Rock River Current Podcasts

New look of Rockford IceHogs mascot spurs petition, memes and #notmyHammy hashta...

October 25, 2022 @ 6:12 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The portly piggy that serves as the Rockford IceHogs mascot hit the gym...

815 in the NFL: Here's how former Rockford players performed in Week 6

October 19, 2022 @ 12:16 am

By Jordan Goethe Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app Here’s a quick look at how former Rockford high school standouts...

Guilford grads unveil limited edition Rockford IceHogs bobblehead

October 14, 2022 @ 9:35 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum on Friday unveiled a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Golden Gloves champ from Rockford to return to the ring for Rockford Boxing Clas...

August 9, 2022 @ 12:14 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — National Golden Gloves champion and former world-ranked boxer Angel Martinez is set to...

'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...

The 'Fastest Mile in the Midwest' returns to Rockford

August 1, 2022 @ 11:29 am

By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The State Street Mile is back this year after...