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Activities at Rockford’s Lockwood Park open through Oct. 31
ROCKFORD -- Outdoor activities at the Rockford Park District's Lockwood Park are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, trough Oct. 31.
The public is invited to take their families to the county for fun, the benefits of being…
Local painters union to donate school supplies to Lewis Lemon Elementary School
ROCKFORD -- On Monday, Aug. 24, Painters District Council No. 30 (PDC 30) will deliver backpacks and school supplies for all 464 children enrolled at Lewis Lemon Elementary School, 1993 Mulberry St.
The donation made possible through a…
Thrift store planned for vacant Rural Street grocery store
ROCKFORD -- A local nonprofit is in the process of purchasing a vacant grocery store and opening a thrift shop.
Faith-based Carpenter's Place plans to open a "Thrift Plus" store at 1715 Rural St., the site of a Schnucks supermarket until…
City receives $1.9M infrastructure grant
ROCKFORD -- The City of Rockford has been awarded a $1.9 million Opportunity Zone grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
The award will be used to improve infrastructure two areas of East Rockford…
Rockford Public Library launches ‘Storybook Walks’
ROCKFORD -- In partnership with Rockford Park District and the downtown businesses of the Rockford River District, the Rockford Public Library will launch six "Storybook Walks" in various locations around town.
The selected books are…
City of Rockford announces debris drop-off locations
ROCKFORD -- Residents affected by storms last week may drop off debris at two locations within the city.
Tree and storm debris may brought to the City Yards, 523 S. Central Av.; and Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road, Lot 10.…
Free school supplies at Fairgrounds Park Friday, Aug. 21
ROCKFORD -- Local nonprofit, Renewal Turning Point, will distribute free book bags for children Friday, Aug. 21, at Fairgrounds Park Community Center, 1015 W. Jefferson St.
Book bags will be available at 11 a.m. until they're gone.…
Police issue familiar warning, City Market protesters have no plans to quiet
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department Friday issued a familiar warning to those planning to protest outside City Market this week: Breach the peace and you could be arrested.
That's the same caution police issued last week ahead of…
AMC Showplace 16 to reopen Aug. 20
ROCKFORD -- Rockford's AMC's Showplace 16 will reopen Aug. 20, after being closed since March amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
To celebrate the reopening and AMC's 100-year history, the theater will offer 1920 movie prices on Aug. 20-- $.15…
RACVB unveils new ‘ROCKFORD’ art installation at Davis Park
ROCKFORD – The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) unveiled a permanent art installation Tuesday at Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman St., downtown.
Vibrant four-foot tall aluminum “ROCKFORD” letters adorn the north lawn of…