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SwedishAmerican announces community events

Staff Report ROCKFORD - SwedishAmerican Hospital will host an array of community events this fall. Women and Children’s Center Beam-Raising Ceremony: 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, at SwedishAmerican Hospital Heart Hospital Entrance, 1401 E.…

Visitors bureau throws support behind Hard Rock Casino

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau hast thrown its support behind the proposal to build a Hard Rock Casino on the city's east side.  "Today, we are pleased to support Mayor Tom…

City staff recommends Hard Rock Casino proposal

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - City staff has put its stamp of approval on a proposal to build a Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Mayor Tom McNamara announced Monday. The Hard Rock proposal, which calls for a casino at the site of…

Man rescued from boat charged with stealing it

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A river rescue led to criminal charges against a Rockford man after he was pulled from a stolen boat near the Fordam Dam Saturday. Authorities say a fisherman heard the man's cry for help and called 911 at…

RACVB looking forward to fall

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Fall is officially here and the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is looking forward to all the new season has to offer, including sweet treats from local bakeries and coffee shops, apple…

LIHEAP information now available from city

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Information is now available for the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for eligible residents in Winnebago and Boone Counties. LIHEAP pays a benefit directly to energy companies on behalf…

Casino applicants present to public

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A large crowd heard three applicants present their respective proposals to build a casino in Rockford during a public hearing Monday at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.  Two presentations were…

City announces Fall for Rockford road closures

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Fall for Rockford, a family friendly downtown community event will take place Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1 to 9 p.m. Roadways and municipal parking lots around the event area will be closed at 6 a.m. and remain…

YouthBuild graduation Thursday at Memorial Hall

Staff Report ROCKFORD - YouthBuild Rockford will host its 24th graduation ceremony Thursday, Sept. 19, at Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main Street. The ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. It will feature a keynote address by Illinois Rep.…

EIGERlab FastPitch event returns Oct. 9

Staff Report ROCKFORD - October 9, innovators and entrepreneurs will share their ideas and compete for cash prizes as EIGERlab's 13th Annual FastPitch takes place at NIU-Rockford. The deadline to register for the event is Sept. 25.…

Rockford recertified as StormReady community

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Rockford was recently recertified as a StormReady community by the National Weather Service. The City’s emergency preparedness team, led by the Rockford Fire Department, has achieved this certification since July…
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