Rockford opens pre-application for $60K home repair grants February 1, 2024 @ 12:01 pm Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Homeowners in the city can now pre-apply for up to $60,000 to help fix health... Read More
Rockford Park District to replace, upgrade 21-year-old accessible playground January 30, 2024 @ 6:28 pm Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District will use a $600,000 state grant to replace a popular and... Read More
$500K winning Illinois Lottery ticket sold at a Schnucks in Rockford January 30, 2024 @ 11:57 am Via news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A $10 lottery ticket purchased at Schnucks on 11th Street is now... Read More
Rockford's new youth poet praised for vivid writing beyond her years January 29, 2024 @ 7:14 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Trinity Rucker said she found poetry to be a powerful coping mechanism... Read More
Rockford native Lloyd Sy's second run on 'Jeopardy!' has come to an end January 29, 2024 @ 5:10 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Lloyd Sy’s second run on “Jeopardy!” has come to an end. Sy... Read More
Meet the 101-year-old woman who will be the first guest at the future Hard Rock ... January 29, 2024 @ 2:41 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A few months ago, 101-year-old Antoinette Lamia became the one millionth guest... Read More
Rockford native Lloyd Sy cruises to victory in 'Jeopardy!' Champions Wildcard ro... January 24, 2024 @ 5:14 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Lloyd Sy, an Auburn High School graduate who is now an assistant... Read More
'I just want to get healthy and enjoy life again': One of Rockford's greatest go... January 24, 2024 @ 10:55 am By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Download our mobile app ROCKFORD — It was 15 years ago that Brad Benjamin... Read More
Winnebago County Animal Services resumes pet adoptions after Strep Zoo outbreak January 23, 2024 @ 4:02 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Winnebago County Animal Services will resume dog adoptions on Wednesday after treating... Read More
'This country is built for dreams': New citizens celebrate long journey home at ... January 22, 2024 @ 4:11 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — On Sunday, Paula Ripkey grieved the eight-month anniversary of the killing of... Read More