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Ribbon Cutting Held For New Rockford Environmental Clenaup Company
The Forest city welcomes a new environmental cleanup company. The Chamber of Commerce today cut the ribbon for Superior Environmental Corp. at their Pyramid Industrial Park location.
Entreprenurs and Inventors Make Pitch At 2013 Fastpitch Competition
There's a fast pitch competition in the Forest City, but we're not talking about baseball.
"Midwest Living" Features Rockford
Rockford has been long known for its struggles including a high crime right, high unemployment, and the recent designation as the 3rd most miserable city in the nation by Forbes Magazine.
Stateline Man Accused of Running Charity Scam
A Rockford man has pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he a committed a charity fraud scheme that netted $120,000.
Fire Captain Resigns After 28 Years of Serving Rockford
After nearly 30 years serving in Rockford, a veteran firefighter says he's finished.
Mount Carroll Discusses Blighted PropertiesAttorney Ron Copland...
The Mount Carroll city council met for its regular meeting at 7:30 pm on June 11, 2013 with the mayor and all aldermen present.
Rockford Narwhals Get 2nd Place in Global Competition
Rockford's junior innovators take second place in a global competition. The Rockford Christian Royal Narwhals robotics team was handed the Global Innovators Award at the U.S. Patent Office in Washington, D.C. this morning.
Bachelor's in nursing degree available
Sauk Valley Community College has partnered with Saint Anthony College of Nursing in Rockford to offer associate-degree-trained nurses the opportunity to earn their bachelor's degrees.
Military Plans Would Put Women in Most Combat Jobs
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the military to move ahead with a plan to tear down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding combat positions.
Farms were destroyed before the tornado moved across Canton, where 50 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
Rockford police officer cycles on
Jury of Machesney Park is one of 16 Rockford police officers - out of more than 250 - on the department's M3 unit, in which officers spend the warmer months patrolling Rockford on bicycles.
Blackhawks Fans Hit The Sports Bars 6/17/13
Rockford, Illinois-Many Blackhawks fans watched Monday's game three at their favorite local sports bar.
Rockford Aerospace Companies Attend Paris Air Show
Members of the Rockford Area Aerospace Network are attending the Paris Air Show, which is one of the world's largest and most prestigious trade shows for the aviation and aerospace industry.
Motorcycle Deaths Increase 13 Percent in Two Years
The road can be a dangerous place, especially for motorcyclists and we've seen that first hand.
Motorcyclist Deaths Up In Illinois
The state's campaign to make drivers more aware of motorcyclists doesn't appear to be working.
"President Clinton mentioned Etsy and our program in Rockford,...
"President Clinton mentioned Etsy and our program in Rockford, Illinois when he closed the Clinton Global Initiative meeting in Chicago last week - so proud of this program! Quote : "In CGI America's first pitch sessions, participants across working groups provided a 3-minute pitch of their scalable commitment ideas, received feedback on them, and ... (more)
Brookfield accounting firm Kolb+Co. to merge into Rockford, Ill.-based Sikich
Kolb+Co., an accounting firm based in Brookfield, has agreed to merge with Sikich LLP, one of 40 largest accounting firms in the country, Sikich announced on Monday.
Home Buyer Program Targets Vacant Houses
If you're house hunting, you may want to take a second look at abandoned properties around Rockford.
Dangers of Millennium Fountain
However, Millennium Fountain should be hands off. There's a lot of confusion over this Rockford fountain made strictly for viewing.
Driver Dies After Crashing Car in Vintage Classic Race
Hanneman, who is from Burnsville Minnesota, was a driver in the Vintage Classic race at the Raceway.