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September 11, 2025

Rockford commemorates tragedy, resilience on 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

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September 7, 2025

Rockford Hero Climb honors first responders’ sacrifice in 110-flight endurance challenge

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September 7, 2025

Photos: Rockford Hero Climb 2025 at Swanson Stadium

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September 11, 2024

‘A necessity to come together’ | Dozens gather in Rockford to commemorate 9/11 anniversary

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September 8, 2024

‘A big honor to step in their shoes’ | Annual Hero Climb in Rockford honors 9/11 first responders

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September 4, 2024

Hero Climb returns Sunday to honor first responders, raise money for charity in Rockford

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July 29, 2024

Go figure | A look at 7 key numbers behind the annual Hero Climb in Rockford

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September 10, 2023

Hero Climb participants find strength in honoring firefighters who sacrificed their lives on 9/11

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September 11, 2022

‘My duty to come here and honor them’: Hero Climb in Rockford pays tribute to 9/11 first responders

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Former Gunite factory in #rockford reopens with new ownership

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What gets stored under the Jefferson Street bridge in #rockford ?

Rock River Current October 22, 2025 5:30 pm

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Inside the historic Elks Club, which faces potential demolition #rockford #historicbuildings

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Urban Equity Properties opens Nu-State Apartments in downtown Rockford

Podcast | McNamara explains his tiebreaking vote to demolish the Elks Club in Rockford

Fun-loving Rockford woman’s legacy lives on through support for breast cancer care at UW Health

New vision to preserve Machesney Park’s history involves museum, visitor center and food truck park

‘Labor of love’ from small volunteer crew keeps Festival of Lights tradition going in Rockford

Machesney Park provides $7K to support Helping Hands Pantry

Rockford region’s home sale prices hit record high for fourth-straight month

New Rockford fire chief shares the moment that ‘changed everything’ and her goals for the future

47 apply to be next Rockford Public Schools superintendent

Rockford City Council approves Elks Club demo after mayor breaks tie vote

Rockford’s first Dutch Bros Coffee location gets green light from City Council

New study says Rockford’s Jane is a new species, not a juvenile T-rex

Locally owned resale and consignment shop opens in Miracle Mile Rockford

Rockford Public Schools sees better graduation, literacy rates in latest state report card

6 new things you’ll see at this year’s Stroll on State in downtown Rockford

Winnebago County Clerk recognized with Commitment to Service Award

Police, firefighters set to face off in first Rockford Hero Rumble

Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce unveils new roadmap for economic growth

Rockford-area food pantries, nonprofits brace for loss of SNAP benefits

Historic Gunite factory to reopen as Rockford Brake Manufacturing after purchase by 4 former employees