Hands-on solar workshop comes to Oregon
The Illinois Renewable Energy Association is offering a Hands-on Photovoltaic (PV) class for persons interested in adding solar electricity options to
Read more
Local News
Ogle County electronics recycling drop-off, Friday
The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) will again be conducting an electronics recycling drop-off event this Friday, 9
Read more
2016 RAMI nominations
Nominations for the 2016 RAMI (Rockford Area Music Industry) Awards are now open! Like last year, there are three separate
Read more
Rockford City Market: Sept. 23
Last month, the Rock River Development Partnership received a Double Value Coupon Program grant through LINKUp Illinois. Electric benefit transfer
Read more
‘Rolling with Rotary’ – West side sidewalk-to-sidewalk cleanup project
From the Rockford Rotary Rotarians from Chicago, Rockford, Loves Park and Cherry Valley will join forces with the Westgateway Coalition
Read more
RSO announces opening night, Oct. 1
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is set for its Opening Night performance, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Coronado Performing
Read more
Take the county term limits survey
By Paul Gorski Contributor Term limits – capping how many years an elected official may hold a particular office –
Read more
Strong storms expected Monday afternoon, evening
Staff Report The National Weather Service says that strong storms are likely to impact across northern Illinois Monday afternoon, bringing
Read more
It’s time for Solar Tour 2016
By Sonia Vogl Contributor On October 1, the annual north central Illinois Solar Tour will be held. Six homes and
Read more
Greenwich Village Art Fair winners announced
Here are the rundown of winners for the Rockford Art Museum 2016 Greenwich Village Art Fair, chosen by Judge Nathan Keay. BEST
Read more
Rockford City Market: Sept. 16
Fall is just around the corner and Rockford City Market vendors are selling goods to reflect the season. Apple and
Read more
Downtown sculpture stroll to stay thru May 2017
Eight of the original nine sculptures that are part of the Forest City Beautiful Sculpture Stroll – featuring Boaz Vaadia
Read more
Hoo Haven receives equipment grant
Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center in northwestern Winnebago County is pleased to announce that is has received a
Read more
Sweep Steady: the 7th Annual Rock River Sweep
By Loren Floto, Frank Schier & Steve Rypkema The 7th Annual Rock River Sweep has come and gone, and with
Read more
NIU EIGERlab welcomes final FastPitch ideas
It’s “Shark Tank,” Rockford-style! This year marks the 10th anniversary of NIU EIGERlab’s FastPitch Competition. Because the competition has been
Read more