SwedishAmerican Hospital to change name to reflect UW Health merger September 9, 2021 @ 12:24 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — SwedishAmerican Hospital has changed its name to better reflect the merger it made with UW Health... Read More
Farmer’s Almanac is predicting long, cold winter but WREX Meteorologist Justin... September 9, 2021 @ 9:27 am By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current National — We are in for a frigid winter. At least that’s what The Old Farmer’s Almanac is... Read More
'Historic day for our community': Michele Pankow sworn in as Rockford's fire chi... September 8, 2021 @ 4:00 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara was befuddled by Michele Pankow’s response when he described her as a hero... Read More
Northern Illinois Food Bank plans pop-up markets September 8, 2021 @ 2:01 pm If you’re in need of a little food help or know of somebody who is, the Northern Illinois Food Bank has three pop-up... Read More
Rockford IceHogs ready to return with new rink September 8, 2021 @ 1:52 pm The Rockford IceHogs will be back in less than two months. The team just put down a new floor to put the rink... Read More
You Gotta Try This: Mahi mahi protein bowl at Baci's Kitchen in Rockford September 8, 2021 @ 7:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current You Gotta Try This is the Rock River Current’s weekly dining feature focused on signature dishes at your... Read More
Celebrate National Beer Lover's Day at these Rockford area breweries September 7, 2021 @ 3:28 pm By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Whether you’re a fan of dark or pale, hops, bitter, or smooth, raise your glass and cheers to... Read More
Stroll on State seeks volunteers for this year's downtown Rockford event September 7, 2021 @ 10:48 am It’s almost that time of year for Stroll On State. After a year off because of the pandemic, you can help bring Stroll... Read More
New business to open at former Jacobs Signs in Loves Park September 7, 2021 @ 7:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — A new business is set to move into the former Jacobs Signs at the corner... Read More
Bird electric scooters prove popular during first summer in Rockford September 7, 2021 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Electric scooters have proved popular during their first summer in the city with roughly 14,000 rides... Read More