Our community's history is etched into our design
Okay, picture this: you’re on the State Street Bridge downtown, gazing at the gorgeous Jefferson Street Bridge as the beautiful Rock...
Rockford's own Destiny's Child
Not every community has a Destiny's Child, but Rockford sure does. Tenitra Michelle Williams, more commonly known as Michelle Williams,...
The Amerock Hotel deal is good for the Rockford economy
Disclaimer: No one is paying me to say this; I have no personal gain in saying this; this is just a good deal for Rockford. Plain and...
New music non-profit setting up shop in Rockford
Our story begins well over a decade ago. It’s unclear exactly where—a concert, a rehearsal, a lesson, perhaps. I won’t speak for...
Founder of first non-segregated hospital grew up in Rockford
Called "the father of black surgery,"' according to the Huffington Post, Daniel Hale Williams (1856-1931) was an early Black surgeon who...
Rockford Operetta Party: A Ten-Year Roller Coaster Ride
In the summer of 2006, the local economy wasn't doing too well. The price of petroleum was slowly increasing, unemployment rates...
Supporting the Rockford Regents
Just like my parents, I was born and raised in Rockford IL and proud to say it. Rockford Illinois has played a huge part in my life. I...
Many will point out the faults, who will raise the solution?
Solutions are where we see change and measurable impact, KFACT Keeping Families and Communities Together, is an example here in Rockford....
Come Run from Auburn Zombies!
Several years ago, Rockford Public Schools had the foresight to bring in the academy model to revolutionize our school district. After...
The Rebirth of Downtown Rockford
For the first time in decades, from the Rock River east to the Midway Theatre, nearly every storefront will be full to near-full with...
