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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...

'Changing lives': Program that helps students with disabilities land jobs celebr...

October 25, 2022 @ 3:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A program that helps students with disabilities navigate their way into the workforce...

Rockford Reads kicks off 21st year of volunteer-led literacy program

October 25, 2022 @ 1:57 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A program that works to bolster second grade students’ literacy and foster a...

New fitness and training facility set to open in Machesney Park by the end of th...

October 25, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new fitness facility is coming to the village by the...

New fitness and training facility set to open in Machesney Park by the end of th...

October 25, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new fitness facility is coming to the village by the...

NIC-10 Whip Around Podcast: Playoffs Round One Preview

October 24, 2022 @ 5:47 pm

It’s playoff time, and for the NIC-10 Whip Around podcast that means it’s time to preview all the upcoming matchups around the area....

Sign your name to a piece of the future Rockford Public Library

October 24, 2022 @ 5:04 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Public Library is building a new main branch in downtown and...

Calling all Rockford filmmakers: 815horts seeks submissions for inaugural event

October 24, 2022 @ 2:42 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Filmmakers in the city have the chance to have their work highlighted...

Rockford Board of Elections opens new offsite location for early voting

October 24, 2022 @ 1:05 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD— The Rockford Board of Elections has opened a new offsite location intended to give...

Rockford gas prices fall for the second straight week as part of seasonal declin...

October 24, 2022 @ 12:13 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Gas prices across the city fell an average of nearly 10 cents per...