Owner Jenny Ralston says she’s come a long way from making skin care in her grandmother’s kitchen and can’t thank the City Market enough for giving her the platform to begin her business that’s grown so much over the last decade, even during a health crisis.
Just 12 percent of engineers around the world are women. Rockford based Collins Aerospace is working to change that by breaking down the stigma that is just for boys and introducing girls to the industry.
Many high schools around the Stateline say they’re trying to bring back some events like plays and football for the spring. But administrators say it all depends on guidelines from the state.
A Rockford woman with down syndrome returns home after winning a long and gruesome battle with COVID-19, and those who know her are impressed with her recovery.
“We have a collaborative of over 20 agencies that serve survivors of domestic and sexual violence that includes child abuse elder abuse and trafficking. And to date we have served 195 clients and that simply would not be possible without the support of community organizations like Next Rockford,” Sierra Kellen of the Family Peace Center says.
The store is offering more than half a million dollars worth of furniture and mattresses at discounted prices. All stock and floor modeling are being liquidated for immediate pick up and delivery. Store officials say everything must go.
Mark Stefanic and Mark Bonne will not have a primary opponent for Tuesday's consolidated primary election. But both are campaigning for the April's general election for 14th Ward Rockford Alderperson.
With all eyes on an out of this world mission to Mars, one Stateline company is celebrating the culmination of NASA’s Perseverance rover’s seven journey to the red planet.
Eye-catching public art will be a part of the Rockford landscape for years to come after council members approve sustaining the Forest City Beautiful partnership.
If you don’t have any plans to spend Valentine’s Day with a special someone, one local pottery shop encourages you to grab your friends and come paint.
2020 was the worst on record for job losses in the Stateline with final jobless numbers reaching more than 10,000. While many people lost their jobs due to the pandemic, one woman remains hopeful while she’s currently on the job hunt.
Woodrow Wilson was the President of the 48 United States when Walter Petroske was born. 23 years later, he was protecting our country at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.
This months food drive was funded solely by one volunteer who, after participating in the January food drive decided to donate thousands of dollars to be able to provide even more food to those in need.
Wisconsin ex-governor and YAR head Scott Walker toured the Dixon home Wednesday after his move to preserve the space was approved in late 2020. Walker says Ronald Reagan shaped his values as is a hero for millions across the country.
If you are interested in farming fresh fruits and vegetables, a new agriculture program through the City of Rockford will pay you to pend your green thumb.
Police said the driver of the car crossed the center line and struck a minivan. Gomez was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Winnebago County GOP members send a strong message of disapproval to 16th District Representative Adam Kinzinger after he votes to impeach former President Donald Trump.
A sign of progress in the battle against COVID-19 as Rockford alderpersons meet in person for the first time in four months, and they had a lot on the agenda.
For more than half a decade Rockton’s Yeti festival has brought families to Settlers Park for a winter extravaganza, and while there are some changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one popular event did happen.
Norm Kappes is a 74-year-old retired man who lives on Rockford’s southeast side. Every time it snows, Kappes brings out his equipment and clears driveways for his neighbors.
A winter storm means most stay off the roads, and in their homes, if at all possible, but for some businesses, the snowflakes mean an increase in orders.
Due to a winter storm eying the Rockford region late Saturday and early Sunday, the entire region is under a Winter Storm Warning. For most of us, 5-9 inches of snow is likely with most of the snow falling before midnight Sunday.
For the 35th consecutive year, blocks of snow begin to turn into sculptures at Sinnissippi Park and there is a new team competing at the high school level.
Thousands across the Stateline will need to use a shovel to clear snow, but experts at SwedishAmerican warn that clearing your driveway could lead to a trip to the emergency room.
A Winnebago mom starts a petition to advocate for her son and thousands of people in the state of Illinois who have underlying health conditions to receive COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible.
You don’t need a meteorologist to tell you that January and February are generally chilly. Because of that, the Rockford Wellness Center is looking to help the homeless stay just a little warmer.
A former City of Rochelle employee faces federal charges of wire fraud. Authorities say the employee stole more than $150,000 from a non-profit association he was on the board of.
The information from the count is used to inform local and national policy through the Annual Homeless Assessment Report. Precautions will be taken this year to ensure safety of volunteers and homeless persons in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Receiving more than $8.3 million, it’s part of a national $25 billion program to assist families that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the funding will help keep low-income families from becoming homeless.
Voters are seeing this 2021 referendum because a sunset clause was in the original 2007 referendum. Another sunset clause of five-years is part of the February 23, 2021 referendum to allow voters to oversee and keep the city accountable for how these funds are spent.
“Learning respectful relationship skills during adolescence helps to prevent violence and abuse in their future relationships and families,” explains Annie Hobson, Youth Services Manager at the Family Peace Center.
Beginning on Sunday, January 24 and continuing through May 16, the museum invites visitors to build and test the fastest (and safest) speed machines on the planet, using Hot Wheels die-cast cars to experiment and play.
The company says this is being done, “To increase value to new and existing customers, Industrial Molds and Pyramid Plastics unite under one brand, Pyramid Molding Group.”
