YWCA Northwestern Illinois honors 6 empowering leaders with Women of Achievement... March 4, 2024 @ 4:32 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — The YWCA Northwestern Illinois honored six women on Monday for their... Read More
Rockford artist Michelle Dorr has clients around the country hounding her for do... February 27, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are animal lovers, and then there’s Michelle... Read More
Rockford native Emily Bear helped create the soundtrack for Disney's upcoming 'M... February 7, 2024 @ 5:14 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Disney is bringing Moana and Maui back to the big screen and... 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 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
How Rockford native Lloyd Sy prepared for his second stint on 'Jeopardy!' January 22, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Lloyd Sy took a new approach to preparing to compete on “Jeopardy!”... Read More
Softball players from northern Illinois head to the Netherlands for prestigious ... January 9, 2024 @ 11:41 am Rock River Current Get our mobile app OREGON — Softball players from the Rockford region will head to the Netherlands this week to compete... Read More
Festival of Lights in Rockford hits new record attendance with more than 126K pe... January 2, 2024 @ 11:12 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The annual Festival of Lights drive-thru display set a new record for... Read More
Local family steps in to cover up to half of Rockford Rescue Mission's $430K sho... December 22, 2023 @ 4:38 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A local family has pledged to cover up to half of the... Read More
Mayor's Hunger Campaign surpasses $45K fundraising goal for Rockford area food p... December 22, 2023 @ 10:51 am Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Mayor’s Hunger Campaign, an annual effort to raise money for nine local food pantries... Read More