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Staff Report ROCKFORD - In preparation for this year's Stroll on State, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) invites the community to volunteer to help decorate downtown Rockford this Friday and Saturday, Nov.…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD -- Thrive Cafe is now officially part of the downtown community. Well, almost. The popular health-conscience eatery started a soft opening for "Thrive Cafe On the Go," at 326 E. State St.,…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners, on Tuesday, voted to hold the line on property taxes for the sixth year in a row, meaning the district will not receive any additional tax dollars in its…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - SwedishAmerican has welcomed new internal medicine physician, Dr. Shinta Jong to the Creekside Medical Center, 3505 N. Bell School Road. Jong brings 10 years of experience to SwedishAmerican. Board certified in…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -Auburn junior Ali Cushing and Guilford sophomore Ella Gasparini were the Rockford School District stars in this past weekend’s NIC-10 girls swim meet. Cushing won the 200-yard individual medley for the second…

Staff Report ROCKFORD – The Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (RAASE) and the Juvenile Enhanced Response Team (JVERT) of the City of Rockford Mayor’s Office of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Prevention are bringing a…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -  Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11. More than 18 million people are U.S. military veterans. It’s a fitting time to say thank you to military veterans for their sacrifice and service; protecting us and our country.…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -  There is a growing concern about a what is being identified as a gift card scam. Women from across the country, including Northern Illinois, have reported receiving cards from a person identified as “Jenny B”…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Snow Park at Alpine Hills will likely be shuttered for the 2019-20 season as the Rockford Park District deals with a looming budget deficit.  The announcement came Wednesday on the park's Facebook page. …

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The City of Rockford Human Services department is offering an emergency Furnace Assistance program for qualifying homeowners to assist with non-working furnaces.  Qualified homeowners may receive either repair…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - SwedishAmerican announced Tuesday that President and CEO Dr. Michael J. Born has resigned to pursue other interests. “On behalf of the SwedishAmerican Board of Directors, I would like to thank Dr. Born for his…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -  The annual holiday local shopping tradition, A Local Holiday Market returns Saturday, Dec 7, at Rockford University’s Regents Hall, 5050 E. State St. Presented by Winnebago Buy Local the holiday-themed shopping…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Although the driver of a vehicle involved in the death of a pedestrian in Rockford Tuesday left the scene of the crash, the incident is not a hit-and-run, police said Thursday. At around 8:30 p.m., Oct.…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Rockford Symphony Orchestra Music Director Steve Larsen will retire after the 2020-21 season, he announced Wednesday. "The 2020-21 season will be my 30th year as RSO Music Director, and I have decided that it…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Veteran TV journalist Whitney Martin is returning to Rockford. Martin, who moved to Milwaukee in 2017 and anchored "CBS 58 Morning News," will serve as assistant news director and anchor of “Eyewitness News in the…