NLI Acquires 149 acres in Ogle County
On March 17th, Natural Land Institute (NLI) closed on 149 acres of land surrounding its 4-acre Beach Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve, located at 11500 East Big Mound Rd., Davis Junction in Ogle County. Beach Cemetery Prairie is a dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve and contains some of the finest remnant prairie...
Local Pet Owners Can’t Stop Talking About These Rockford Vets
These are the vets that have earned the community's trust in the Rockford area.
Derry Family Foundation donates $25K to support literacy efforts at Rockford YMCA
ROCKFORD — A charitable foundation tied to the family that owns Field fastener supply company has granted $25,000 to the YMCA of Rock River Valley to help it expand literacy programs for youth across the region. The Derry Family Foundation presented the ceremonial check on Friday at the Good...
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Major Traffic Delays Expected on Newburg Road
A key Rockford roadway is about to face significant traffic disruptions as resurfacing work begins Monday.
“No Kings” rally draws hundreds to downtown Rockford
Hundreds of Stateline residents took to the streets of downtown Rockford for a third round of "No Kings" rallies.
A fresh look at the vision for North & Main Market in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A vision to turn the former Village Green on North Main Street into a year-round dining hall and market with produce grown on site starts with raising the roof. The local entrepreneurs redeveloping the 2-acre property into North & Main Market, 2640 N. Main St., plan to cut the roof off the existing...
Beloved cheerleading coach among those killed in industrial plant explosion
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - Family and friends are mourning the loss of a man who was killed in a March 18 industrial explosion in Wisconsin. Alex Perkins was one of two employees killed in the explosion at NaturPak in Janesville, according to family. Perkins was an avid member of...
Thousands gather in Rockford for “No Kings” rally, part of nationwide protests
Local families enjoy Easter festivities at Boone County Museum of History in Belvidere. Boone County Museum of History held an Easter event for families on Sunday with a visit from the Easter Bunny, among other festivities. Beloit Historical Society unveils exhibit celebrating Miss Beloit program. Updated: Mar. 23,...
Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge to rock the Coronado Theater in September
Folk-rock artist Melissa Etheridge is set to play the Coronado Performing Arts Center in September.
