After 16 years, leadership is changing at the Rockford Regional Health Council February 12, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A nonprofit organization that works to identify root causes of local health... Read More
'I just want to get healthy and enjoy life again': One of Rockford's greatest go... January 24, 2024 Rock River Current By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Download our mobile app ROCKFORD — It was 15 years ago that Brad Benjamin... Read More
Winnebago County Animal Services halts adoptions after dog respiratory illness f... January 22, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Winnebago County Animal Services has temporarily suspended adoptions after a potentially serious... Read More
Ripe Life Juice Co. to move into former Rockford Roasting Co. in downtown August 31, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Jamar Luster wants the next version of Ripe Life Juice Co. to... Read More
'The luckiest guy in the world': Shawn Way faces ALS with focus on living, not g... July 24, 2023 Kevin Haas By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — It’s dinner time and Shawn Way’s east side... Read More
Air quality alert extended as smoke from Canadian wildfires remains over Rockfor... June 29, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The National Weather Service has extended its air quality alert through midnight... Read More
'Together we are better': New group brings together health providers and others ... June 28, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A group of health care organizations, nonprofits and other institutions will join... Read More
'It smelled like a bonfire': Air quality issues expected to linger this week in ... June 27, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A smoky haze that blanketed the region for much of Tuesday threatens... Read More
Youth workers help give Rockford housing residents easier access to health care April 19, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Residents of a public housing apartment complex on the city’s northwest side... Read More
New board of directors appointed to oversee River Bluff nursing facility February 24, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Board has appointed the first members of a new... Read More