At Gymnastics Academy of Rockford, it doesn't have to be Feb. 29 to be Leap Day February 29, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Andrew Wright Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — When you enter the Gymnastics Academy of Rockford, a... Read More
Rockford artist Michelle Dorr has clients around the country hounding her for do... February 27, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are animal lovers, and then there’s Michelle... Read More
Rockford restaurants get relief, but not a fix, to spike in unemployment costs February 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Local restaurants that were struck with a surge in unemployment insurance costs... Read More
Family-owned RBK Bakery expands with third Rockford-area location October 23, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — A family-owned bakery that specializes in traditional Mexican breads, pastries, cakes,... Read More
From sneakers and streetwear to Fred VanVleet gear, here's downtown Rockford's n... October 12, 2023 @ 6:01 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — You don’t need to save your best fit for the weekends. You... Read More
Hero Climb participants find strength in honoring firefighters who sacrificed th... September 10, 2023 @ 3:08 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — During the most grueling moments of climbing 110 flights of stairs on... Read More
'They put on a heck of a show': Rockford Boxing Classic draws hundreds to downto... August 12, 2023 @ 11:21 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Local boxers Gavin Bernal and Julian Lugo both have amateur title belts... Read More
Lightning strikes again: New women's semi-pro basketball team in Rockford prepar... June 26, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Who says Lightning can’t strike twice? It can... Read More
Rockford's Janet Lynn is still all smiles more than 50 years after the Sapporo O... June 10, 2023 @ 4:03 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Champion figure skater Janet Lynn said there is likely only one time... Read More
Rockford Public Library's progress shows off its 'stunning' side, but a $6M cost... May 19, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The view from the crest of the Jefferson Street bridge shows off... Read More