The GOAT Pub and Grill opens in Rockford's North End after extensive renovations February 2, 2024 @ 7:05 am By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s North End has a new gathering place and... Read More
Memorial services set for Rockford police K-9 killed in the line of duty February 1, 2024 @ 5:54 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Memorial services have been set to honor Nyx, the Rockford Police Department... Read More
Rockford opens pre-application for $60K home repair grants February 1, 2024 @ 1:01 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
Ale Fest, Black History Month exhibit, art shows and more things to do in Rockfo... February 1, 2024 @ 6:55 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The first weekend of February is packed with things to do in... Read More
Here's the retailer preparing to move into the former JoAnn Fabrics space in Roc... January 31, 2024 @ 11:19 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — One of the largest western and work wear retailers in the country... Read More
Rockford Park District to replace, upgrade 21-year-old accessible playground January 30, 2024 @ 7:28 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 @ 12:57 pm 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
Sarah Bell creates 'wearable paintings' for her new exhibit at Kortman Gallery i... January 30, 2024 @ 12:00 pm Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new exhibit at Kortman Gallery centers on wearable paintings that artist Sarah Bell has... Read More
Rockford's new youth poet praised for vivid writing beyond her years January 29, 2024 @ 8:14 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 @ 6:10 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