Three… Two… Fun! Discovery Center is bringing the sights, sounds and excitement of Times Square to the museum… all before bedtime. Ring in the New Year at “Countdown to Fun” on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 12 to 4 p.m. The family-friendly celebration is filled with countdowns to ball drops and […]
Dozens of officers, families participated in “Holidays & Heroes” event Rockford Police and GiGi’s Playhouse teamed up for the fifth year in a row for “Holidays & Heroes.” Officers shopped side-by-side with nearly 30 local families to find the perfect presents this holiday season. “We’ve been doing this event for […]
Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) recently welcomed the students of Harlem Middle School in Loves Park to our nation’s capital. Representing Illinois, Harlem Middle School was selected as one of 58 schools around the country to create a one-of-a-kind ornament for the 2019 National Christmas Tree. Through a partnership with the […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Make it four in a row and counting. The village once again has been recognized by a state organization for the quality of presentation of the annual budget. Since 1984, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to governments that […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter The first round of tournaments had barely concluded when Harlem’s boys and girls basketball teams jumped into NIC-10 action. Both did well as the Huskies opened with a one-sided home win over Belvidere. The Lady Huskies (1-1) also defeated Belvidere, but on the road, then came […]
Spectrum School has announced that a community project led by its Parent Teacher Organization will bring over 100 poinsettias into nursing homes and senior facilities throughout the Rockford area. Spectrum PTO President Jocelyn Shutkas spearheaded the project, with the opportunity for families to purchase poinsettias for themselves or as […]
CherryVale Mall is excited to announce the opening of its first self-checkout market. Three Square Self-Pay Market opened on Nov. 26. The market is a self-serve convenience store located on the lower level, near Macy’s. The self-pay market offers a variety of food and drink items, including grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, […]
The NIU Community School of the Arts is pleased to announce the schedule for fall recitals and concerts. Solo and ensemble performances are featured in December on the Recital Hall and Concert Hall stages in the Music Building at Northern Illinois University. All CSA concerts and recitals are free and […]
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 […]