By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Work is underway to bring a holiday tradition back to Sinnissippi Park, where thousands of cars tour through a drive illuminated by decorative...
This week in the NIC-10 Whip Around podcast: We’ll talk about Belvidere North’s huge win on the road over the Boylan Titans and discuss how big that win is for their program. We’ll also break down some...
This week in the NIC-10 Whip Around podcast: Week One kicked off with a bang between two of the conference favorites, Hononegah and Harlem. Along with a classic matchup out in Belvidere between the Blue Thunder and...
This week, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses Rockford Police Chief Dan O’ Shay leaving his post at the end of April and how the selection committee will pick the next Police and Fire Chiefs. He also discusses...
John Flanagan of Rockford Hawg Hunters/Benefit Fishing Tourney outlines the return of the annual Open Team Bass Fishing Tournament on the Rock River in April. Proceeds benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundations in the Rock River Valley area....
Jim Keeling is on the board that is helping to facilitate the drive to bring the International Women’s Baseball Outdoor Museum to Rockford. Jim also discusses new construction coming to Beyer Stadium that will honor the Rockford...
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois and his promise to rappel the Supply Core Building to raise funds for the Girl Scouts. He also outlines the details timeline for the Fiber Optic...
Rockford’s Habitat For Humanity Executive Director Keri Asevedo discusses how the pandemic affected their ability to build homes in 2020 and the build schedule for 2021. Keri also highlights how the agency took social injustice to a...
Bill Grennell of The Literacy Council discusses the mission and details their partnership with Jersey Mike’s Subs in March for their Month of Giving. Bill also outlines the challenges of connecting with clients during COVID-19 – and...
Christopher Engler, English teacher at Harlem High School, discusses how his drama students used the pandemic as an opportunity to adapt their stage version of “Little Women” into a movie. The drama students produced the film with...
John Groh of the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau discusses their Diversity Initiatives announced in honor of Black History Month, and how the agency will better serve all of its residents. John also outlines the steps...
Heidi Ognibene of the Rock River Valley Blood Center discusses how the recent Polar Vortex has played havoc with the blood supply in the Stateline area. She outlines the need, the requirements to donate, and shares that...
Heidi talks about the need for blood during the holidays in Northern Illinois and how to go about donating. In addition, she outlines the requirements to donate in a COVID-19 world. Runtime: 10 Minutes...
This week, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, Covid-19 percentage rates, why he’s worried about New Year’s Eve parties, and about the 9th Street Construction Project that finished ahead of schedule and below budget....
It’s an annual holiday tradition – the Teddy Bear Toss at a Rockford IceHogs hockey game. Then again, nothing is traditional about 2020. This year, you’ll drive your car through the BMO Harris Bank Center to toss...
Amy Newel from The Arc of Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties discusses how COVID has affected individuals with mental and physical disabilities – and why the 2021 Chocoholic Frolic Fundraiser coming in February is so critical to...
Andrea discusses why it is not a great idea to give a pet as a Christmas gift in the area unless you are ready to make the commitment, and how the adoption process has changed in a...
Tom discusses City Council approving a balanced budget for 2021 this week, Service Line Warranties that are legit for Rockford, Covid-19 stats for the week, and how the Family Peace Center has been a blessing for the...
Tom discusses waiting for election results, how excited he is to work with new Aldermen, Winnebago County Chairman and more. He also discusses the health systems at capacity for COVID cases, the Property Tax Levy and that...
