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Hero Climb

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 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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August 22, 2023

Hero Climb to raise funds for Greg Lindmark Foundation, which has seen increased need for counseling services

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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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December 8, 2025

Harlem School District to hold three public forums over potential cuts, closures

December 8, 2025

815 Gift Guide: Glow with Britt in Rockford

December 5, 2025

Rockford mayor to issue ‘Shop Local in December’ proclamation

December 5, 2025

425 Manufacturing loads up more than 800 toys for The Salvation Army in Rockford

December 5, 2025

New Roscoe business aims to provide sanctuary from stress

December 4, 2025

Hard Rock Casino Rockford gifts $2K to The Arc, part of hundreds of thousands donated so far this year

December 4, 2025

Rockford couple opens new discount mattress store

December 3, 2025

Stroll on State to refund all vendor fees after snow hampered business

December 3, 2025

Marshmallow’s HOPE to provide free mental health services to Rockford Public Schools students

December 2, 2025

Carz R Us cuts the ribbon on its second location in Machesney Park

December 2, 2025

Nik’s Wish celebrates new Rockford headquarters with surprise gift for cancer patient

December 2, 2025

YMCA in Loves Park to double fitness center size, add 24-hour access

December 2, 2025

Rever’s Marina in downtown Rockford to go back up for sale

December 2, 2025

New Rockford shop offers mailing, shipping and resources to help small businesses grow

December 1, 2025

2 new downtown venues win approval from Rockford City Council

December 1, 2025

A one-of-a-kind painting discovered in Rockford has been returned to its home in Poland

November 29, 2025

Winter storm turns Rockford holiday festival into ‘Snow on State’

November 29, 2025

Photos: Stroll on State 2025 rolls on through the snow in downtown Rockford

November 29, 2025

Stroll on State will end earlier as snow forces more last-minute changes

November 28, 2025

Stroll on State in Rockford will go on in the snow – with a few changes


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