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Chicago Marathon canceled due to coronavirus concerns
CHICAGO- Monday, July 13, event organizers and the City of Chicago announced the decision to cancel the 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and all race weekend activities in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
In regard to the…
2020 State Street Mile canceled due to coronavirus
ROCKFORD – Due to the health risks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and per the guidelines from the Winnebago County Health Department and state and local governments, the 2020 SwedishAmerican State Street Mile, scheduled for Aug. 5, has…
Big Ten to play conference-only fall schedule
ROSEMONT, Ill. - One of college athletics' major conferences is dramatically altering its 2020 fall schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Big Ten announced Thursday that fall sports, including football, will only play conference games…
Play ball! Tournaments return to Rockford
ROCKFORD - Rockford will be home to eight tournaments in July and August, event expected to have a $2.1 million economic impact on the region, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau announced Thursday.
July 10-12, the…
Rockford IceHogs deliver Pucks and Paws donations to Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary
ROCKFORD - With the 2019-20 season prematurely ending due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rockford IceHogs were unable to participate in six regular-season home games, including the popular Pucks and Paws Night originally scheduled for…
Rockford Rivets firm up 2020 coaching staff ahead of July 1 start
LOVES PARK - The Rockford Rivets have firmed up their coaching staff ahead of their July 1 opener.
Josh Keim returns for his second season as manager. A Rock Island native, Keim is a former all-conference player at St. Joseph’s College…
Rockford IceHogs announce 2019-2020 team awards
Staff Report
ROCKFORD - The Rockford IceHogs announced Wednesday the recipients of the organization’s annual tam awards for the 2019-20 season.
Most Valuable Player & Rookie of the Year: Brandon Hagel
After sample of professional…
Prep hoops: Five RPS 205 players earn first-team All NIC-10 honors
ROCKFORD – Rockford Public Schools teams took three of the top four spots in the NIC-10 boys basketball race and that success was reflected in the all-conference voting.
Five of the 10 players named to the first team were District 205…
NJCAA national women’s basketball championship tournament closed to fans
ROCKFORD - The 2020 NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship Tournament at Rock Valley College on March 12-14 will be played as scheduled, however, fans will not be allowed to attend the games in light of the coronavirus pandemic.…
AHL suspends season amid COVID-19 outbreak
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - With the health and safety of our players, officials, staff and fans of primary importance, the American Hockey League has announced the suspension of play until further notice, effective immediately, due to concerns…