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Sessions from Studio A - Rock and Roll Institute
For those about to rock, we salute you. On this special edition of Sessions from Studio A, we head to The District Bar and Grill in Rockford for a showcase from Rock and Roll Institute. Their motto is start a band on Monday, play a show on Friday. We'll hear lots of different bands and talk with students and instructors. Learn more and support this awesome organization by making a donation on their website. Also follow Rock and Roll Institute on Facebook and Instagram for more news!
Rockford Public Library’s adult online high school sees growing interest, record graduates
ROCKFORD — Tamica Fricks touted the importance of education for years before she truly practiced what she preached. At first, she did so seeing herself as a cautionary tale about how dropping out of high school can impede your opportunities for a successful career. Now, the 50-year-old academic mentor...
Find your niche: IHSA leads the nation with state tournaments in 42 different activities
Of course they did. They are Rockford’s two greatest sports dynasties, with Byron smashing every record for state dominance this year — outscoring teams 823-94 — and Le-Win taking six of the last dozen 1A state titles before slipping to second last year. But both schools are...
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