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Free Drive In Movie Night At Rock Valley College

September 30, 2020 @ 8:22 am

Drive-in movies are making a comeback in 2020. Tonight, September 30th, Rock Valley College will be hosting a drive-in movie night and will be...

"Without Grace" - Red Carpet Event

September 26, 2020 @ 5:30 pm

"Without Grace" is a movie that was filmed in Rockford, IL. The red carpet event will take place this Saturday, September 26th, beginning at...

Rockford to Chicago Train Service Takes Next Step

September 25, 2020 @ 10:02 am

Wouldn’t it be nice if we didn’t have to drive 45 minutes to get on a train to Chicago? Last year, Governor JB Pritzker...

Rockford to Chicago Train Service Takes Next Step

September 25, 2020 @ 10:02 am

Wouldn’t it be nice if we didn’t have to drive 45 minutes to get on a train to Chicago? Last year, Governor JB Pritzker...

Local Church Offers Free WiFi For Students Using eLearning

September 24, 2020 @ 12:51 pm

Northeast Christian Church, located at 5651 E. Riverside Blvd. in Rockford, is offering middle school and high school students a quiet place to study...

Five Forks Market Closes Their Doors

September 24, 2020 @ 10:38 am

Five Forks Market in Rockford has closed permanently after 15 years of operation. The owners of Five Forks Market also run Baker Street Burgers...

Anderson Japanese Gardens Waiving Photography Fees Next Month

September 22, 2020 @ 10:24 am

Starting Wednesday, October 7th, Anderson Japanese Gardens will be waiving photography fees every Wednesday during the month. The public is welcome to take photos...

Stroll on State Will Be Different this Year

September 22, 2020 @ 10:06 am

Rockford’s annual Stroll on State is still happening this year, but with some changes. Due to the pandemic, Stroll on State won’t be the...

Are You Registered To Vote? Check Here

September 22, 2020 @ 9:35 am

With the upcoming Election just nearly a month away – now’s the time to check to make sure you are registered to vote where...

Are You Registered To Vote? Check Here

September 22, 2020 @ 9:35 am

With the upcoming Election just nearly a month away – now’s the time to check to make sure you are registered to vote where...

Movie Filmed in Rockford Premieres this Weekend

September 21, 2020 @ 11:34 am

“Without Grace” is a film that was written and directed by Matthew Cichella. It was filmed in Rockford, IL and will be debuting this...

Enjoy "Day of Play" at Discovery Center 9/26

September 18, 2020 @ 4:02 pm

Lace-up your shoes and put on your thinking caps! Saturday, September 26 is a day to turn off your electronic devices, get off the...

Blood Drive at City First Church

September 18, 2020 @ 12:00 pm

Help save lives by donating blood to the Rock River Valley Blood Center on Friday, September 18th at City First Church....

30th Annual RAMI Awards Nomination Are Open

September 16, 2020 @ 8:55 pm

First round nominations are open through October 23rd, 2020. We have updated the nomination rules in response to the current COVID-19 situation. Nomination Criteria...

Girl Scouts to Host Socially Distant Events for New Members

September 16, 2020 @ 10:29 am

Northern Illinois – Recent health and safety guidelines affected many youth serving organizations, and Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is no different. The...

Nicholas Conservatory Turns Gold to Support Children Battling Cancer

September 16, 2020 @ 10:14 am

On Tuesday, September 15th, the Nicholas Conservatory was lit up gold to support children battling cancer. September is recognized around the world as Childhood...

Discover Center Recognized Among the Best by Tripadvisor

September 16, 2020 @ 9:52 am

Discovery Center Museum today announced that it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for Attractions. Based on a full year of...

New Dessert Shop Now Open in Rockford

September 16, 2020 @ 9:12 am

Whether you’re craving ice cream, cotton candy, or just want to pick out some candy, you can find it all at the new dessert...

A Section of School Street Will Close for Sewer Repairs

September 15, 2020 @ 2:31 pm

Beginning Wednesday, September 16th, a section of School Street between Irving Avenue and Orchard Park Road will temporarily close for sewer repairs. The City...

RPS 205 Launches a Free Laundry Program for Students

September 15, 2020 @ 1:55 pm

Rockford Public Schools 205 is enabling students to do their laundry for free every Wednesday. This program is part of the “Fresh For Learning”...