Rockford nonprofit partners with Community Foundation to fulfill its mission in ... November 15, 2023 @ 8:56 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A nonprofit that strives to inspire people to live a healthier lifestyle... Read More
Community Foundation announces finalists for 2023 Excalibur & Excelsior Awards November 14, 2023 @ 4:11 pm Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois on Tuesday announced the finalists for the Excalibur and... Read More
'Our biggest and bluest blue spruce': Rockford's official Christmas tree arrives... November 14, 2023 @ 10:46 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A colossal blue spruce that will serve as the city’s official Christmas... Read More
NASCAR driver whose car included Jody Deery's name wins Cup Series Championship November 5, 2023 @ 6:16 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app Ryan Blaney, whose No. 12 car included late Rockford Speedway owner Jody Deery’s name... Read More
Jody Deery named NASCAR Home Track Hero as Rockford Speedway wraps up its final ... November 2, 2023 @ 1:55 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The late Jody Deery, who ran the Rockford Speedway into her mid-90s, will... Read More
Rockford couple's home glows with 90 jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween October 31, 2023 @ 5:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Megan Pease is bringing a bit of magic to her neighborhood this year... Read More
Photos: 9 paintings cover 8 storefronts for Smash Art in downtown Rockford October 27, 2023 @ 3:55 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A stretch of East State Street in downtown became an outdoor art gallery... Read More
New Loves Park business with diecast cars, toys and other collectibles readies f... October 27, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK— Ray Smith spent two decades in the auto industry, doing everything from selling... Read More
Smash Art turns vandalism into mini murals in downtown Rockford October 24, 2023 @ 2:08 pm A complete list of businesses and participating artists is at the bottom of this story By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app... Read More
'More than your average barber': New Rockford barbershop owner helps former stud... October 17, 2023 @ 3:52 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Midtown’s newest barbershop is more than a place to get a shave... Read More