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
New turf field with stadium seating, 8-lane running track coming to southwest Ro... January 11, 2024 @ 11:09 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District was awarded a $2.8 million state grant this... Read More
Rockford IceHogs staff lends hand to Northern Illinois Food Bank amid increased ... December 19, 2023 @ 12:17 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Staff from the Rockford IceHogs front office, as well as the team’s... Read More
NASCAR driver whose car included Jody Deery's name wins Cup Series Championship November 5, 2023 @ 6:16 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app Ryan Blaney, whose No. 12 car included late Rockford Speedway owner Jody Deery’s name... Read More
Jody Deery named NASCAR Home Track Hero as Rockford Speedway wraps up its final ... November 2, 2023 @ 1:55 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The late Jody Deery, who ran the Rockford Speedway into her mid-90s, will... 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
'Heart of the River': New mural honors Ski Broncs, aims to spark joy in Loves Pa... August 4, 2023 @ 12:03 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A new mural filled with custom colors aims to spark joy... Read More
Rockford may honorarily rename roadway in front of Auburn High School after Fred... August 1, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A roadway that runs past Auburn High School could soon bear the... Read More