Updated: 4:34 PM On Saturday, March 2, members of the 23 News and Weather team plunged into the cold waters of Olson Lake to benefit the Special Olympics of Illinois.

Posted: 12:50 PM The new St. Patrick exhibit opens Sunday, February 24th in the Irish Gallery of the Ethnic Heritage Museum in Rockford.

Updated: 5:37 PM Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign Feb. 28 -- the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March.

Updated: 6:39 AM Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens is offering a one-day-only $214 wedding package!

Updated: 7:28 PM “Love is in the Air” at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. 2nd Street, Rockford. For one day only, Thursday, February 14, 2013, couples can get married or renew their vows for only $214.

Posted: 10:40 AM ESPN 1380, WIFR-TV, and the Rockford IceHogs are giving back this holiday season. The organizations have organized a youth sporting goods drive to benefit the Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs of Beloit and South Beloit.