Rockford

Latest BMO Center renovations to 'affect nearly every part of the fan experience...

June 7, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Renovations are underway to build a new box office and expanded main...

Rockford Public Library's progress shows off its 'stunning' side, but a $6M cost...

May 19, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The view from the crest of the Jefferson Street bridge shows off...

Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days dates announced for July 21 and July 22

May 10, 2023 @ 4:02 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It’s not just the mustard, ketchup or buns that make up Alpine Kiwanis Brat...

More than 15k Flowers To Be Planted At Veterans Memorial Circle In Rockford

May 10, 2023 @ 1:41 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — More than 15,000 flowers will be planted next weekend at North Main and...

Sip & Sample with RAMP at The Union tomorrow in downtown Rockford

May 10, 2023 @ 12:53 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Enjoy samples of beer, wine, spirits, and food from multiple local vendors...

Easter 2023: Hop over to egg hunts in the Stateline this weekend

April 4, 2023 @ 1:20 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Ahead of Easter, egg hunts are popping up all over the Stateline. Including...

Boone County firefighter responded to The Apollo, then returned to devastation a...

April 4, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app POPLAR GROVE — Less than a year into his service as a volunteer firefighter,...

Fred VanVleet Family Foundation donates $35K to allow youth to tour historically...

March 17, 2023 @ 1:03 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — When the Wabongo Leadership Council accepted a $35,000 donation Friday from the...

World-renowned architect Jeanne Gang to design future Women's Baseball Center in...

March 17, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — World-renowned architect and Belvidere native Jeanne Gang will design the future International...

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Life-changing Rockford baseball program featured in national Dick's Sporting Goo...

March 13, 2023 @ 4:38 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new commercial from Dick’s Sporting Goods sets out to highlight how...

Thousands expected at BMO Center in Rockford this weekend for kids state wrestli...

March 8, 2023 @ 11:30 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation will bring hundreds of wrestlers and thousands of spectators downtown...

Sportscore Two in Loves Park to host tourney for top collegiate lacrosse teams i...

February 9, 2023 @ 2:44 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The top collegiate lacrosse teams in the Midwest will compete this...

How Rockford Speedway hopes to preserve its history after the racetrack is gone

February 9, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The Deery family wants to make sure a part of the...

Rockford's 'Jeopardy!' champion: How he practices, what he says you should read ...

January 5, 2023 @ 10:50 am

Lloyd Sy, right, poses for a photo with “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings. Sy is a two-time “Jeopardy!” champion going for his third win tonight....

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 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 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...

What is there to do on Halloween weekend in Rockford? Here are 13 ideas

October 28, 2022 @ 6:35 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Need some Halloweekend plans? Look no further. This Friday we deliver you...

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...

Downtown Rockford's biggest venue has another new name

October 20, 2022 @ 6:05 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Downtown’s biggest sports and entertainment venue has a new name and a new...