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Rockford Public Library director to retire after 11 years here; board selects successor - Rock River Current
Rockford Public Library director to retire after 11 years here; board selects successor Rock River Current
Published on 9 June 2025 | 6:46 pm
Donate blood, get free four-day pass to Old Settlers Days in Rockton - Rock River Current
Donate blood, get free four-day pass to Old Settlers Days in Rockton Rock River Current
Published on 9 June 2025 | 11:04 am
8 takeaways from Mayor McNamara’s 8th State of the City address - Rock River Current
8 takeaways from Mayor McNamara’s 8th State of the City address Rock River Current
Published on 8 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Photos: Rockford Area Pride Parade 2025 in downtown Rockford - Rock River Current
Photos: Rockford Area Pride Parade 2025 in downtown Rockford Rock River Current
Published on 7 June 2025 | 8:19 pm
Podcast: McNamara talks local impact of One Big Beautiful Bill and more - Rock River Current
Podcast: McNamara talks local impact of One Big Beautiful Bill and more Rock River Current
Published on 7 June 2025 | 11:51 am
New FlexCourt to be installed at Andrew's Park in Rockford with support from VanVleet Family Foundation - Rock River Current
New FlexCourt to be installed at Andrew's Park in Rockford with support from VanVleet Family Foundation Rock River Current
Published on 6 June 2025 | 2:34 pm
Rock Island Bridge announces restaurant chosen to anchor project - KCTV
Rock Island Bridge announces restaurant chosen to anchor project KCTV
Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:49 am
Rock River Man Arrested After Trying To Silence Rooster With A Shotgun - Cowboy State Daily
Rock River Man Arrested After Trying To Silence Rooster With A Shotgun Cowboy State Daily
Published on 5 June 2025 | 10:55 pm
Rockford company to develop hydropower project on the Rock River - Rock River Current
Rockford company to develop hydropower project on the Rock River Rock River Current
Published on 5 June 2025 | 9:59 pm
Rockford pilot project aims to generate clean energy from Rock River - MyStateline
Rockford pilot project aims to generate clean energy from Rock River MyStateline
Published on 5 June 2025 | 8:49 pm
Learn about reptiles, set reading goals at Rock Island Public Library - OurQuadCities
Learn about reptiles, set reading goals at Rock Island Public Library OurQuadCities
Published on 5 June 2025 | 6:26 pm
Cocked and loaded: Rowdy Rock River rooster causes morning mayhem - Oil City News
Cocked and loaded: Rowdy Rock River rooster causes morning mayhem Oil City News
Published on 5 June 2025 | 5:20 pm
Rock Island Artists’ Market kicks off Sunday - OurQuadCities
Rock Island Artists’ Market kicks off Sunday OurQuadCities
Published on 5 June 2025 | 2:00 pm
Veteran-owned barbecue joint makes move into Rockford - Rock River Current
Veteran-owned barbecue joint makes move into Rockford Rock River Current
Published on 5 June 2025 | 11:01 am
Home :: Rock Island Arsenal - army.mil
Home :: Rock Island Arsenal army.mil
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Hooters abruptly closes its Rockford restaurant - Rock River Current
Hooters abruptly closes its Rockford restaurant Rock River Current
Published on 5 June 2025 | 4:04 am
Ohio Grants $2 Million to Clifton/Lake Multi-Use Trail Connector Project in Lakewood and Rocky River - Cleveland Scene
Ohio Grants $2 Million to Clifton/Lake Multi-Use Trail Connector Project in Lakewood and Rocky River Cleveland Scene
Published on 5 June 2025 | 12:00 am
Village, Rockford Park District open revamped Victory Park in New Milford - Rock River Current
Village, Rockford Park District open revamped Victory Park in New Milford Rock River Current
Published on 4 June 2025 | 10:44 pm
Rock Island man arrested in connection with Davenport road-rage incident: Records - OurQuadCities
Rock Island man arrested in connection with Davenport road-rage incident: Records OurQuadCities
Published on 4 June 2025 | 3:00 pm
Pride events, South Main Mercado, The SpongeBob Musical and more things to do in Rockford - Rock River Current
Pride events, South Main Mercado, The SpongeBob Musical and more things to do in Rockford Rock River Current
Published on 4 June 2025 | 11:01 am
Rockford-based SupplyCore awarded 10-year contract to support U.S. Navy readiness - Rock River Current
Rockford-based SupplyCore awarded 10-year contract to support U.S. Navy readiness Rock River Current
Published on 4 June 2025 | 10:49 am
Fishing on Rock River - Daily Jefferson County Union
Fishing on Rock River Daily Jefferson County Union
Published on 4 June 2025 | 12:00 am
13 WREX’s parent company hires investment bank to sell TV stations across the country - Rock River Current
13 WREX’s parent company hires investment bank to sell TV stations across the country Rock River Current
Published on 3 June 2025 | 1:41 am
Summer Level UP reading challenge and plenty of summer fun at Rock Island library - KWQC
Summer Level UP reading challenge and plenty of summer fun at Rock Island library KWQC
Published on 3 June 2025 | 12:02 am
Anderson Automotive Group opens new Anderson Kia on Perryville Road in Loves Park - Rock River Current
Anderson Automotive Group opens new Anderson Kia on Perryville Road in Loves Park Rock River Current
Published on 2 June 2025 | 4:01 pm
Crews work to recover vehicle from Rock River - WIFR
Crews work to recover vehicle from Rock River WIFR
Published on 30 May 2025 | 9:03 pm
Tow crew works to recover vehicle from Rock River - WIFR
Tow crew works to recover vehicle from Rock River WIFR
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Mark Henderson, chief meteorologist at WIFR, out after 22 years in Rockford TV - Rock River Current
Mark Henderson, chief meteorologist at WIFR, out after 22 years in Rockford TV Rock River Current
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Apprentices graduate from Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association - WIFR
Apprentices graduate from Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association WIFR
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office lowers minimum age for corrections officers - Rock River Current
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office lowers minimum age for corrections officers Rock River Current
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Fast-casual taco franchise prepares to open first Rockford location - Rock River Current
Fast-casual taco franchise prepares to open first Rockford location Rock River Current
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
One-acts by Rock River Players prize local originality - Brattleboro Reformer
One-acts by Rock River Players prize local originality Brattleboro Reformer
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rockford man rescued by Beloit officers after driving car into Rock River - WREX
Rockford man rescued by Beloit officers after driving car into Rock River WREX
Published on 20 May 2025 | 4:54 pm
Rockford man rescued by Beloit officers after driving car into Rock River - WREX
Rockford man rescued by Beloit officers after driving car into Rock River WREX
Published on 20 May 2025 | 3:48 pm
Rock River Valley Blood Center faces critical shortage, urges community to donate - WIFR
Rock River Valley Blood Center faces critical shortage, urges community to donate WIFR
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Backwater Gamblers hit the Rock River for the 2025 season - WQAD
Backwater Gamblers hit the Rock River for the 2025 season WQAD
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Police rescue man who drove Jeep into Rock River - Beloit Daily News
Police rescue man who drove Jeep into Rock River Beloit Daily News
Published on 19 May 2025 | 10:56 pm
Rockford man faces OWI charge after driving Jeep into Rock River, Beloit Police report - WIFR
Rockford man faces OWI charge after driving Jeep into Rock River, Beloit Police report WIFR
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rockford man faces OWI charge after driving Jeep into Rock River, Beloit Police report - WMTV 15 NEWS
Rockford man faces OWI charge after driving Jeep into Rock River, Beloit Police report WMTV 15 NEWS
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
What’s next for transforming the former Rockford Armory after winning critical grant - Rock River Current
What’s next for transforming the former Rockford Armory after winning critical grant Rock River Current
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Intoxicated man drives Jeep into Rock River, rescued by police - MyStateline
Intoxicated man drives Jeep into Rock River, rescued by police MyStateline
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Shelby County authorities rescue stranded kayaker on Flat Rock River - cbs4indy.com
Shelby County authorities rescue stranded kayaker on Flat Rock River cbs4indy.com
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Shelby County authorities rescue stranded kayaker on Flat Rock River - Fox 59
Shelby County authorities rescue stranded kayaker on Flat Rock River Fox 59
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rock Island Bridge will spur waterfront activity on the Kaw, developers say - Kansas City Star
Rock Island Bridge will spur waterfront activity on the Kaw, developers say Kansas City Star
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Photos: The Music Box of Rockford celebrates 1-year anniversary - Rock River Current
Photos: The Music Box of Rockford celebrates 1-year anniversary Rock River Current
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Goodwill now accepting applications for first classes at new Excel Center in Rockford - Rock River Current
Goodwill now accepting applications for first classes at new Excel Center in Rockford Rock River Current
Published on 14 May 2025 | 3:24 pm
YMCA of Rock River Valley to offer free swim lessons this summer - WIFR
YMCA of Rock River Valley to offer free swim lessons this summer WIFR
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
First mosquito pool to test positive for West Nile Virus in Illinois this year found in Rockford - Rock River Current
First mosquito pool to test positive for West Nile Virus in Illinois this year found in Rockford Rock River Current
Published on 13 May 2025 | 10:34 pm
Rock County could hire consultant to figure out why Rock River Heritage Park's pond won't hold water - WCLO
Rock County could hire consultant to figure out why Rock River Heritage Park's pond won't hold water WCLO
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Wild Ones Rock River Valley to host Web of Lies: Myths and Misinformation about Spiders - WIFR
Wild Ones Rock River Valley to host Web of Lies: Myths and Misinformation about Spiders WIFR
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Wild Ones Rock River Valley to host Web of Lies: Myths and Misinformation about Spiders - WIFR
Wild Ones Rock River Valley to host Web of Lies: Myths and Misinformation about Spiders WIFR
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Here’s what’s coming to the old Pump Handle Inn site in south Rockford - Rock River Current
Here’s what’s coming to the old Pump Handle Inn site in south Rockford Rock River Current
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rockford laundromat launches free service for seniors, expands free laundry for students - Rock River Current
Rockford laundromat launches free service for seniors, expands free laundry for students Rock River Current
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Review: Rock River Arms BT-2 Operator ATR | An Official Journal Of The NRA - Shooting Illustrated
Review: Rock River Arms BT-2 Operator ATR | An Official Journal Of The NRA Shooting Illustrated
Published on 27 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Organizers of Rock River Anything That Floats Race say ‘bon voyage’ - WIFR
Organizers of Rock River Anything That Floats Race say ‘bon voyage’ WIFR
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rock River Anything That Floats Race sunk for the foreseeable future - Rock River Current
Rock River Anything That Floats Race sunk for the foreseeable future Rock River Current
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Village Green Home & Garden, which is celebrating 60 years in business in Rockford, is up for sale - Rock River Current
Village Green Home & Garden, which is celebrating 60 years in business in Rockford, is up for sale Rock River Current
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rock River ‘Anything That Floats’ race sunk for good, organizers announce - MyStateline
Rock River ‘Anything That Floats’ race sunk for good, organizers announce MyStateline
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Abandoned boat on Rock River - KWQC
Abandoned boat on Rock River KWQC
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Do not approach’: Abandoned boat on Rock River - KWQC
‘Do not approach’: Abandoned boat on Rock River KWQC
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Following tragic incidents, Illinois evaluating safety of two Rock River dams - WQAD
Following tragic incidents, Illinois evaluating safety of two Rock River dams WQAD
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
First phase of 'Mississippi River to Rock River Trail' completed in Moline - WQAD
First phase of 'Mississippi River to Rock River Trail' completed in Moline WQAD
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
First phase of 'Mississippi River to Rock River' trail completed in Moline - WQAD
First phase of 'Mississippi River to Rock River' trail completed in Moline WQAD
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ribbon cutting celebrates Mississippi River to Rock River Trail project update - KWQC
Ribbon cutting celebrates Mississippi River to Rock River Trail project update KWQC
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ribbon cutting celebrates Mississippi River to Rock River Trail project update - KWQC
Ribbon cutting celebrates Mississippi River to Rock River Trail project update KWQC
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Sunil Puri celebrated for 40 years of business and philanthropy that reshaped Rockford - Rock River Current
Sunil Puri celebrated for 40 years of business and philanthropy that reshaped Rockford Rock River Current
Published on 12 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Photos: Hundreds welcome home Illinois Army National Guard soldiers at Rockford airport - Rock River Current
Photos: Hundreds welcome home Illinois Army National Guard soldiers at Rockford airport Rock River Current
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Crusader Community Health breaks ground on sixth clinic, which will serve south Rockford and beyond - Rock River Current
Crusader Community Health breaks ground on sixth clinic, which will serve south Rockford and beyond Rock River Current
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pedestrian bridge over the Rock River coming to Dixon - WREX
Pedestrian bridge over the Rock River coming to Dixon WREX
Published on 8 April 2025 | 11:50 pm
Rock River Valley Blood Center updates online donor portal - WIFR
Rock River Valley Blood Center updates online donor portal WIFR
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rock River Valley Train Show returns to Harlem High School - WIFR
Rock River Valley Train Show returns to Harlem High School WIFR
Published on 29 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Hard Rock Casino donates $6K to Rock River Valley Blood Center - WIFR
Hard Rock Casino donates $6K to Rock River Valley Blood Center WIFR
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Moonlight Meadows, Rock River Farm teaming up to host Farm to Table Dinners - Upper Michigan's Source
Moonlight Meadows, Rock River Farm teaming up to host Farm to Table Dinners Upper Michigan's Source
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Rock River Valley YMCA announces Emerging Leaders Challenge this summer - WIFR
Rock River Valley YMCA announces Emerging Leaders Challenge this summer WIFR
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Freight Containers Topple Off Train North Of Rock River - Cowboy State Daily
Freight Containers Topple Off Train North Of Rock River Cowboy State Daily
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Rockford firefighters expand their laundromat business with third location - Rock River Current
Rockford firefighters expand their laundromat business with third location Rock River Current
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Rock River Ford awarded $2M contract for new Rockford police squad cars - WIFR
Rock River Ford awarded $2M contract for new Rockford police squad cars WIFR
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
'Youth lives will be changed right here' | New youth center coming to Charles Street in Rockford - Rock River Current
'Youth lives will be changed right here' | New youth center coming to Charles Street in Rockford Rock River Current
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Person rescued from Rock River near 15th Avenue bridge Friday morning - MyStateline
Person rescued from Rock River near 15th Avenue bridge Friday morning MyStateline
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
What to know about this year's St. Patrick's Day parade in Rockford and PaddyFest in Loves Park - Rock River Current
What to know about this year's St. Patrick's Day parade in Rockford and PaddyFest in Loves Park Rock River Current
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Rock River Valley Blood Center reports ‘critical shortage’ of blood, platelets - WIFR
Rock River Valley Blood Center reports ‘critical shortage’ of blood, platelets WIFR
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Podcast: McNamara talks Rockford sign controversy and the City Council measures it overshadowed - Rock River Current
Podcast: McNamara talks Rockford sign controversy and the City Council measures it overshadowed Rock River Current
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Details on IL-75 bridge replacement over the Rock River - Rockton-Roscoe News
Details on IL-75 bridge replacement over the Rock River Rockton-Roscoe News
Published on 18 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Rock River Valley Blood Center holds Valentine's Day blood drive - Rockford Register Star
Rock River Valley Blood Center holds Valentine's Day blood drive Rockford Register Star
Published on 14 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Prairie Street Brewing Company workers rescue DoorDash driver from Rock River – Livestream - WIFR
Prairie Street Brewing Company workers rescue DoorDash driver from Rock River – Livestream WIFR
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Delivery driver rescued from icy Rock River in Rockford, Illinois - CBS News
Delivery driver rescued from icy Rock River in Rockford, Illinois CBS News
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Prairie Street Brewing Company workers rescue DoorDash driver from Rock River with heroic instincts - WIFR
Prairie Street Brewing Company workers rescue DoorDash driver from Rock River with heroic instincts WIFR
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Rockford bar staff helps save DoorDash driver from Rock River - WIFR
Rockford bar staff helps save DoorDash driver from Rock River WIFR
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Man pulled from Rock River after car plunges into icy water near Prairie Street Brewing Co. - MyStateline
Man pulled from Rock River after car plunges into icy water near Prairie Street Brewing Co. MyStateline
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Rockford fire crews rescue man from icy Rock River - WIFR
Rockford fire crews rescue man from icy Rock River WIFR
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Man rescued from icy Rock River near Rockford Public Library - MyStateline
Man rescued from icy Rock River near Rockford Public Library MyStateline
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Man rescued from Rock River in freezing temperatures - WIFR
Man rescued from Rock River in freezing temperatures WIFR
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Body found in Rock River identified as Davis man - WIFR
Body found in Rock River identified as Davis man WIFR
Published on 29 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Dead man found floating in the Rock River is identified - MyStateline
Dead man found floating in the Rock River is identified MyStateline
Published on 29 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Third suspect faces charges in connection with death, dumping of Wisconsin man’s body in Rock River - WIFR
Third suspect faces charges in connection with death, dumping of Wisconsin man’s body in Rock River WIFR
Published on 21 January 2025 | 8:00 am
2 sushi and Asian fusion restaurants under the same management have closed in Rockford - Rock River Current
2 sushi and Asian fusion restaurants under the same management have closed in Rockford Rock River Current
Published on 21 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Unknown amount of wastewater spilled in Shell Rock River from plugged sewer line - Iowa Capital Dispatch
Unknown amount of wastewater spilled in Shell Rock River from plugged sewer line Iowa Capital Dispatch
Published on 21 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Rock River Laboratory Expands With New South Dakota Location - drovers.com
Rock River Laboratory Expands With New South Dakota Location drovers.com
Published on 2 January 2025 | 8:00 am
A Massive Rockford Eyesore Is Coming Down; What's Next For Rock River Elementary School? - 1440wrok.com
A Massive Rockford Eyesore Is Coming Down; What's Next For Rock River Elementary School? 1440wrok.com
Published on 11 November 2024 | 8:00 am
State removes Rock River Township clerk, deputy clerk from election duties - Upper Michigan's Source
State removes Rock River Township clerk, deputy clerk from election duties Upper Michigan's Source
Published on 30 October 2024 | 7:00 am