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Concerts, shows and more in the stateline area for January 23-29, 2026
The Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden is inviting stateline families for a weekend adventure, exploring 155 acres of gardens and trails.
Tuesday Evening in the Gardens returns for another summer of laid-back tunes in the serenity of the Japanese gardens.
Memorial Day events and ceremonies around the Rockford area, including Pecatonica, Belvidere, Oregon, Freeport and DeKalb.
Whether you’re an established Rockfordian or new to the Forest City, you’ll find something worth noting.
Head down to Nicholas Conservatory for local eats and drinks.
Get ready for an evening chock-full of video game fun.
The unique entertainment venue brings more than 20,000 square feet of games, drinks and more.
To motivate the community to donate blood, donors can pick one of two free gifts provided by Lyfe Cannabis Dispensary.
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Stand-up comedian Jo Koy will return to Rockford in January 2025.
Rockford Day 2024 is nearly here and several local organizations and businesses are gearing up to celebrate the best things about the Forest City.
Hard Rock Casino Rockford will hold an open call hiring event Wednesday to fill a handful of positions before its grand opening.
The Coronado Theatre announces four shows lined up for its “Broadway at the Coronado” season.
To offer first-generation students support, Rockford University hosts its first-ever summer retreat for those students.
Organizers say the rest of the fair events are running as scheduled, including carnival rides.
The Discovery Center is partnering with MercyHealth for their latest Body Shop exhibit.
Schedule for county and regional fairs as well as what to look forward to for the 2024 stateline fair season.
People and canine members of the training club lounged, browsed and socialized Sunday at the center’s open house.
Organizers announce the 2024 Rock River Anything that Floats Race is cancelled.
The Red, White, and Blues festival is having to move from Lyran Park to Sinnissippi Park due to flooding.
BMX bike riders come to Rockford for the upcoming USA BMX Midwest Nationals this week.
Downtown Rockton finishes its second Summerpalooza event of the year, but more is in stock.
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The VFW of Loves Park will hold a fundraiser in September to raise money for building renovations.
The fourth java-infused auto-show of the year shows off how much there is to do in the parking lots of Rockford Public Schools’ Admin Building.
The Pecatonica Farmers Market continues to host local vendors selling their goods.
Rockford native Jim Gill performed for kids in the area as part of the museum’s Family Friday series.
Family and friends gathered to paint South State Street in Belvidere Saturday. This is a part of Belvidere Heritage Days which is its annual family-friendly festival.
Rockford officials announce Monday that the newest competition coming to the city is an Ironman competition.
River Bluff gives the seniors and families a chance to socialize and meet with businesses catering to their needs during the center’s free Senior Expo.
Celebrate Independence Day with Rockford Symphony Orchestra at the Star Spangled Spectacular
Reality TV star and comedian Joe Gatto makes his way to Rockford later this year.
On Sunday, families and area locals celebrated the museum’s anniversary with music, festivities and a free open house of the museum’s buildings.
If you plan on being in downtown Rockford on Friday, you'll want to plan ahead.
Fred VanVleet and the VanVleet Family Foundation support their hometown with a block party for the community.
A list of celebrations happening in the Rockford region.
A list of events happening in the stateline over Father's Day weekend.
Decades after the Belvidere Woman’s Club Art Show ended, community groups come together to host the first annual Boone County Art Show – a spiritual successor to the art show of days past.
Music on the Mall brings a wide variety of local and nationally acclaimed musicians from genres ranging from jazz, rock, soul and more.
Northern Illinois University head coaches and athletics administrators are hitting the road to meet fans, friends and alumni.
Rockford University students trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, is coming up in August, so fundraising efforts are continuing to make sure those performing arts students can get to their performances.
The Rockford Park District officially opened its new Levings Unity Pavilion Friday afternoon.
Lucy's #7 Burger Bar, known for it's stuffed burgers, is flipping the script for one day offering smash burgers.
The Alpine Kiwanis Club needs your help to make the 2024 Brat Days the best one yet.
The Boozy Book Fair, marketed as “just like your old-school book fair but with beer,” had Pig Minds’ parking lot entirely full within its first hour open.
Faculty, students and their families gathered Thursday night at West View Elementary School to “Travel Around the World.”
The Rockford Fire Department says there’s still time to register for its 20th annual 3K fundraising run.
A United Methodist Church celebrates its 100th anniversary Sunday of operating in Rockford.
Multiple events Friday evening call for large crowds making travel difficult.
Rockford Speedway fans and racers have a chance to own a piece of history from the iconic race track.