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A Walk in the Park: Rockford park is well known for its disc golf courses
A Walk in the Park is an ongoing series from Rockford Register Star photographer Kara Hawley, who plans to explore the Rockford area — one park at a time — to capture all of the beauty and recreation Rockford area parks have to offer. If you have a suggestion of a park she should visit, email her at kghawley@gannett.com. Anna Page Park is home to not only wide ranging disc golf courses, but it was also home...
Guse and Rockford Lutheran clinch trip to State; Beto & Boylan boys also going to state
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Rockford Lutheran senior Jake Guse shot a 70 Monday at Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club to lead the Crusaders to a second-place finish in a 1A IHSA Golf Sectional. Guse earned medalist honors beating out Rockford Christian’s Gavin Hultman by three strokes. At the 2A Kaneland Sectional, Boylan’s Cole Beto fired a 69 […]
AAUW used book sale kicks off Thursday
JANESVILLE – Need a good book -- or 10 -- to get through those darker, colder nights ahead? Members of the American Association of University Women sorted and categorized more than 5,000 books on Tuesday for their upcoming used book sale. The sixty-third annual sale is Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 10-13, and Friday through Sunday, Oct. 18-20, at the Old Towne Mall, 20 S. Main St., Janesville. Hours for the...
Teal Pumpkin Participants in the Stateline
In the Stateline area, we want to make sure ALL kids can enjoy Trick or Treating on Halloween. Sometimes, allergies or other issues can prevent children from being able to collect candy. That’s where the Teal Pumpkin Project comes in!. The Teal Pumpkin Project is a movement to raise...
South Main Mercado success points to positive growth for Latino community in Rockford
How much do you know about the history of Hispanic and Latino culture and community in Rockford? In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Rockford Register Star has partnered with La Onda, a newly-formed nonprofit organization, to help share and celebrate the impact of Hispanic and Latino people, businesses and organizations in and around the Rockford area. ...
Stellantis files new lawsuits against United Auto Workers union
WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) -Chrysler parent Stellantis said on Monday it has filed eight additional lawsuits against the United Auto Workers and 23 local units, saying the union has violated its contract by threatening to strike over the company's delays in planned investments.
Rockford’s 20 Favorite Places For A Cup Of Joe To Start Morning
Many people who live around Rockford are big fans of starting their day with a good cup of coffee and here are their favorite places in the area. It's funny because a friend and I were talking about this the other day. Remember when coffee was just coffee? It definitely wasn't anything special. If you wanted to make it fancy, you would just add cream and sugar.
Help is Here for Illinois Homeowners and Renters Affected by Storms
In the wake of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from July 13 to 16, 2024, FEMA is stepping in to support those affected across several Illinois counties. FEMA Offers Crucial Assistance for Storm-Affected Residents. According to a press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, residents of Cook,...
Saint Mary's volleyball splits with a win and a loss
This past weekend, the Saint Mary's Volleyball team went one for two as they took on the Hope College Flying Dutch on Saturday and the Beloit College Buccaneers on Sunday. On Saturday, the Belles faced off against Hope College but unfortunately took the 3-0 loss against the Flying Dutch. In...
'Service above ourselves.' Janesville volunteer helps with Florida Helene recovery
JANESVILLE — Janesville resident Matthew Peters returned from Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Florida in the early hours of Sunday morning, Oct. 6. Peters participated in volunteer recovery efforts led by nonprofit Sheep Dog Impact Assistance of Rogers, Arkansas. The organization works on a nationwide scale to support veterans as well as law enforcement, fire and rescue and EMS personnel. He volunteered with the group for a week, leaving for...
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