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March 17, 2023

Fred VanVleet Family Foundation donates $35K to allow youth to tour historically Black colleges

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March 14, 2023

Hard Rock gifts $2K to African-American Resource Center at Booker in Rockford

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February 9, 2023

In Youth We Trust Council awards funding to three youth-led projects

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February 6, 2023

Grassroots food bank in Rockford at risk of losing its space without fast fundraising

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January 24, 2023

Rockford’s $10.5K campaign to discourage panhandling, encourage donating to nonprofits

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December 5, 2022

Rockford Casino to donate December uncashed vouchers to United Way of Rock River Valley

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November 29, 2022

Handmade hats and more hung to fence outside UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford

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November 28, 2022

‘Increasing opportunities’: YWCA Northwestern Illinois in Rockford offers new web development course

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October 13, 2022

Masquerade ball, fall fun, art shows and more: Here are 14 things to do this weekend in Rockford

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September 12, 2022

Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns with pre-event activities that offer ‘something for everybody’

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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

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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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!

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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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.

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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December 23, 2025

Rockford teachers to present final contract offer after 9 months of negotiations

December 23, 2025

Podcast: 2025 year in review with Mayor Tom McNamara

December 22, 2025

Village Green holds final shopping day as Platt Hill Nursery begins hiring push in Rockford

December 22, 2025

A.M. Social Brunch cuts the ribbon on new Loves Park restaurant

December 22, 2025

City removes, keeps stained glass windows from historic Elks Club in downtown Rockford

December 20, 2025

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December 20, 2025

Spin City Wear focused on fashion, affordability in downtown Rockford

December 19, 2025

Belvidere-based Hamblock Ford acquires Chevrolet GMC dealership in Ottawa

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December 19, 2025

Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce hires VP of business expansion and attraction

December 19, 2025

‘Mall of Fitness’ set to open inside former Hilander in Rockford

December 19, 2025

With new deal, developers say Watch Factory restoration will begin in 2026

December 18, 2025

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois celebrates largest graduating class yet

December 18, 2025

Rockford fastener manufacturer celebrates $7.9M expansion

December 18, 2025

Urban Farmgirl in Rockford looks to ‘brighten days in little ways’ with Random Acts of Wishes

December 17, 2025

Professional Plastics opens new facility in Belvidere, its second in the region

December 17, 2025

City Council gives OK to new McDonald’s on Perryville Road in Rockford

December 16, 2025

Rockford’s new school superintendent says his ‘ultimate goal’ is teaching 3rd grade again

December 16, 2025

Plans move ahead to bring new event space to old Ellida Lodge in Rockford’s Midtown

December 16, 2025

Rockford Public Schools name Indiana educator as next superintendent

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