1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (193+ words) What: 317 Art Collaborative will welcome internationally recognized artists and activist Sue Coe, who will share insights on her career and creative process. Coe is celebrated for her fearless artwork addressing human rights, animal welfare, labor issues, war and social justice....

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (633+ words) ROCKFORD — Rock Valley College entered a new era on Friday with the opening of its Downtown West Campus, a facility that’s been more than a decade in the making as RVC worked to expand access to education. The nearly $53 million…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (428+ words) BELVIDERE — Stellantis announced on Friday that it plans to invest more than $800 million in the Belvidere Assembly Plant to prepare it for assembly of the next generation Jeep Cherokee. That’s up from the initial $600 million the automaker announced in October....

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (482+ words) ROCKFORD — A new music festival that’s billed as a sneak peek into what’s possible at a fully renovated Davis Park kicked off 815 Day celebrations on Friday that are stretching through the weekend. RockYard Music Fest is a two-day live music…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (167+ words) ROCKFORD — Rock Valley College cut the ribbon Friday on its new Downtown West Campus, a two-building square that’s designed to increase its presence on the west side and expand access to education. The roughly $53 million project includes automotive, e-vehicles, paint…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1514+ words) ROCKFORD — Alderwoman Janessa Neal walked into City Hall this week wearing a shirt bearing a slogan that’s emblematic of her approach to her new role. It reads, “Don’t slow down.” Neal’s short tenure will include critical aspects, such as leading…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (791+ words) ROCKFORD — An annual celebration of the Rockford region falls on a Saturday this year, stretching 815 Day events into 815 weekend. This year’s lineup of things to do includes the brand new RockYard Music Fest, which is the first event in Davis…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (293+ words) ROCKFORD — Walter Lawson Children’s Home has completed nearly $1 million in renovations to its school for developmentally disabled youth. The nonprofit marked back-to-school week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday with the Parks Chamber of Commerce. The school is at 1820 Walter…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (443+ words) ROCKFORD — An annual fundraiser to support nine Rockford-area food pantries kicked off its six-week campaign on Wednesday with a new name that reflects a growing partnership in the effort. The 815 Hunger Luncheon, formerly known as the Mayor’s Hunger Luncheon, kick-started…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (475+ words) PECATONICA — Growing up, Aubrey Lawler found joy in discovering clothing worth bragging about from a second-hand store. “I’ve been thrifting with my grandmas as long as I can remember. We were always in the Goodwill or always in the Salvation…...