An estimated 4,000 volunteer hours are needed to make Stroll on State happen
ROCKFORD — Outside, the leaves have switched from green to burnt orange, and the theme for many weekend events is centered around costumes and candy.
But inside a small workshop at the corner of Winnebago and Chestnut streets it’s already looking a lot like Christmas.
Ornaments are being sorted, giant gift boxes are given a fresh coat of paint, bows are being fixed, and fresh glitter is applied to give decor the look of sparkling snow…