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January 18, 2023

Soar Awards, which brings some of gospel’s biggest names to Rockford, returns to the Coronado

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June 6, 2022

UW Health team that cares for COVID patients in Rockford honored for their work

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June 2, 2022

UW Health in Rockford names Katie Mistler winner of the annual Dr. Henry C. Anderson award

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September 16, 2020

30th Annual RAMI Awards Nomination Are Open

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Join us at 815 ALE FEST at the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31. Your chance to sample TONS of beers from different breweries near and far! Live music from Dead Man's Hand, food, great vibes, and more! Grab your tickets at 815alefest.com

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815 ALE FEST IS BACK IN 2026!

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If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

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815 Holiday Gift Guide: 815 Custom Auto

Rock River Current December 22, 2025 1:18 pm

If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring.

First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use.

Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

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Holiday Gift Guide 815: Golf Shack Rockford

Rock River Current December 19, 2025 2:09 pm

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January 9, 2026

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Rockford Area Arts Council to honor Robert Greenblatt at upcoming arts awards

Jersey Mike’s Subs cuts the ribbon on new Loves Park location

Bethesda Covenant Church to celebrate 100 years in Rockford

Salvation Army prepares to move Belvidere thrift store to former grocery site

Takeoff Adventure Park coming to former Burlington space on East State Street in Rockford

Rockford Kung Fu Tea franchise closes. Owners working on new plans for the space

New ownership takes over The Rusty Wheel in South Beloit

Rockford teachers union, district head back to the bargaining table as strike vote looms

Nonprofit looks for city support to create new senior center in Rockford

Rockford City Council recap: Here’s what happened on 7 key measures

New event space in Rockford’s Midtown wins City Council approval

Festival of Lights in Rockford draws estimated 105K visitors

Rockford City Council’s busy start to 2026: 7 items to watch

How to recycle your Christmas tree in the Rockford area

National Stuttering Association to launch new Rockford chapter

FHN officially becomes Mercyhealth FHN on Jan. 1

New year, new laws: More than 250 take effect on Jan. 1 in Illinois

$25.3M bridge replacement in Rockton passes key milestone

Rockford assistant city attorney named new 17th Judicial Circuit judge

Rockford gas prices hit lowest level since 2021