By Chris Johnson REPORTER Comparing the success between different sports programs, over different sports seasons, working within a parent school district, isn’t always a good gauge as to how things could go next for those previously-successful participating members. At smaller school districts, there is a pretty good chance athletes who […]
Pecatonica to host ‘Small Town, Bright Christmas Walk’ Downtown Dec. 6 & 7, All events are free unless noted with an * Friday, Dec. 6 4 to 6:45 p.m. Christmas Cash Passport Begins, Downtown; Two Winners Per Age Group, Adult Prizes: $300, $200; Junior Prizes: $100, Bike 4 to 7 […]
After just two months of fundraising by the Roscoe Township Historical Society, restoration of the Robert J. Cross Homestead at 4562 Hononegah Road will officially began on Nov. 20, 2019 with the removal and replacement of just more than 2,000 square feet of roofing material. This important phase of the […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Luis Roldan is keeping a close eye on the squirrels around his home in Hodges Run in Roscoe. The pesky critters have eaten their way through countless strings of Christmas lights in the huge holiday display he has lovingly created over the last 13 years. Rain […]
Bold Abstractions: Paintings from the Thoma Collection is on view through Jan. 26 at RAM with free daily admission throughout the exhibition provided by support from the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation. This 15-week major exhibition, organized by Carrie Johnson, executive director/curator of Rockford Art Museum, marks the first […]
48th Annual Turkey Trot Join us for ‘Rockford Road Runners’ Oldest Race’. 48th Annual Turkey Trot, on Thursday, Nov. 28. RRR was advised there will be construction on the dam at Aldeen Park beginning in November – as such, for the first time in nearly 50 years, we will be […]
Rotary Club of Byron has made a $2,000 grant to the Byron School District Food Pantry, partnering with school volunteers to confidentially assist low-income students. Last year, BHS staffers Nicole Yerly and Susan Freyer realized that they and many teachers and counselors were keeping food stocked in their classrooms and […]