The Rock River Anything That Floats Race is returning to the Rockford region in ... February 27, 2024 @ 11:25 am News release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rock River Raft Race NFP Steering Committee proudly announces that the 2024... Read More
Barbecue food truck that drew crowds this summer set to open new restaurant in R... December 13, 2023 @ 6:01 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROSCOE — Homegrown pitmaster Will Hendrickson had one beef from customers during his debut... Read More
Inkwell Books & Threads gives downtown Rockton a new place to shop, relax an... November 4, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — The local bookshop is a must-visit destination for Tierra Polfiet any time... Read More
Retired Rockford teacher opens new gift, decor and clothing shop in downtown Roc... November 3, 2023 @ 1:28 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — Retired history teacher Lisa Abbas has always found a thrill in discovering... Read More
Virtual drag event draws prayers and protests as supporters show pride at separa... July 14, 2023 @ 10:19 pm By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — About two blocks separated a potluck and drag show... Read More
Rockton library says it will now host its drag event virtually due to safety con... July 3, 2023 @ 10:45 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — The Talcott Free Library said Monday that it will now hold its... Read More
New milling business Stateline Wood Co-op wants to help Rockford area create pro... June 14, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — When Mark Bolin was confronted with the need to cut down a... Read More
National lifestyle publication names Rockton one of the 11 most charming small t... May 23, 2023 @ 1:48 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — A national lifestyle publication has named this village in northern Winnebago County... Read More
Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days dates announced for July 21 and July 22 May 10, 2023 @ 4:02 pm By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It’s not just the mustard, ketchup or buns that make up Alpine Kiwanis Brat... Read More
Dairyhaus, a Rockton staple for 40 years, earns state tourism honor. Here's how ... May 5, 2023 @ 2:56 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — A handmade ice cream shop that’s been part of the fabric of... Read More