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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...

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...

On the 40th anniversary of Banned Books Week, some Rockford schools embrace what...

September 20, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Inside the library at Kennedy Middle School, librarian Brooke Imbach has curated...

Tour De North End returns for 11th year to highlight Rockford businesses and gat...

September 19, 2022 @ 11:42 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Tour De North End bike festival returns this Saturday featuring various...

Walk to End Alzheimer's returns with pre-event activities that offer 'something ...

September 12, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up later this month...

Walk to End Alzheimer's returns with pre-event activities that offer 'something ...

September 12, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up later this month...

'My duty to come here and honor them': Hero Climb in Rockford pays tribute to 9/...

September 11, 2022 @ 4:11 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Lynn Kerstetter’s thoughts were with the friends he lost 21 years ago...

Hard Rock gets state OK to start construction of casino resort in Rockford

September 7, 2022 @ 8:35 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Casino Rockford has received state approval to begin the first...

RMTD to replace aging diesel buses with new electric or hybrid vehicles

August 16, 2022 @ 12:15 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Mass Transit District will replace some of its aging diesel fleet...

Rockford wants the next season of 'A League of Their Own' filmed here

August 16, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The stars of a new show centered on the Rockford Peaches could...

'A day of incredible celebration and community pride': Rockford celebrates 815 D...

August 15, 2022 @ 10:07 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s official kick-off to Rockford Day didn’t miss an opportunity to...

'A day of incredible celebration and community pride': Rockford celebrates 815 D...

August 15, 2022 @ 10:07 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s official kick-off to Rockford Day didn’t miss an opportunity to...

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...

'More than robots': Robotics competition in Rockford puts tech and engineering s...

July 21, 2022 @ 4:13 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rock River Robotics Off-season Competition will mark its 10-year anniversary with a meet...

Vibrant Rockford Peaches mural in Midtown is complete

July 20, 2022 @ 3:17 pm

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The gateway to the city’s Midtown District now has a vibrant new mural that pays homage...