Rockford

Get authentic southern grits at this new Rockford restaurant

December 1, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Vivian Lott wants her new restaurant to have the feel of an old-fashioned...

YMCA in Rockford to accept Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies as donations

November 29, 2021 @ 4:25 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The YMCA of Rock River Valley hopes to take Giving Tuesday to the...

YMCA in Rockford to accept Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies as donations

November 29, 2021 @ 4:25 pm

ROCKFORD — The YMCA of Rock River Valley hopes to take Giving Tuesday to the moon this year. The Y is now accepting charitable...

'It's a joy': Stroll on State brings smiles, holiday spirit to downtown Rockford

November 27, 2021 @ 11:21 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Anne D’Astice and her children come to Stroll on State with a plan...

Kicking off the Christmas season: Festival of Lights is underway in Rockford

November 26, 2021 @ 7:25 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city’s holiday season is officially lit. The annual Festival of Lights switched...

Rockford architect to appear on 'Jeopardy!' this week

November 24, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A Rockford architect with Larson & Darby Group will appear on “Jeopardy!” this...

Rockford native Emily Bear nominated for Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album

November 23, 2021 @ 3:51 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Rockford native Emily Bear has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Musical...

Plowzilla, Sled Zeppelin and more ready to move snow from Rockford streets

November 23, 2021 @ 1:09 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — The names won’t matter once the snow falls. But for one brief moment...

'We want everyone to win': Rockford slot parlors, casino see room for both to su...

November 23, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Tucked away at the corner of Riverside Boulevard and Perryville Road is a...

Habitat for Humanity's construction program to expand to Jefferson High School

November 22, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A partnership with Habitat for Humanity that helps high school students learn various...

'They work so hard for the magic of that one night': It's beginning to look a lo...

November 19, 2021 @ 11:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — High up on a lift inside City Hall, Joanne Nold tweaked the alignment...

Fred VanVleet Shop helps feed residents with 4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Give...

November 19, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Using his position as a Toronto Raptors NBA basketball player, Fred VanVleet is once again...

Rock House Kids wants Rockford to see its vision for expansion

November 18, 2021 @ 7:38 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Deanna Lacny will forgive you if you can’t see the potential Rock House...

Rockford Park District readies for flurry of winter activity

November 17, 2021 @ 6:04 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District is preparing for a flurry of indoor and outdoor...

Don't sleep on 'Pillow Talk,' the latest exhibit at Kortman Gallery in Rockford

November 16, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Iconic works of art don’t just live inside museums. You can get Mona...

Rockford agencies kick off Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

November 15, 2021 @ 12:29 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Leaders of multiple organizations that feed the hungry and shelter the homeless in...

New grocery store to open near shuttered Schnucks on Rockton Avenue in Rockford

November 15, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — When the Schnucks on Rockton Avenue closed its doors in July 2018, Sonya...

'Stay tuned': Announcement on opening of Rockford casino expected soon

November 9, 2021 @ 1:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — We’re still waiting on an official opening date for A Hard Rock Opening...

Rockford Police Department wants to double its percentage of female officers

November 8, 2021 @ 12:09 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city’s police department wants to bolster the number of women in its...

Performers, parade participants wanted for Stroll on State

November 3, 2021 @ 3:09 pm

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is looking for people, groups and businesses to participate...