Civic Committee, founded by Joe Marino in 1963, continued to host the city’s annual celebration despite challenges such as ...

Rockford's Fourth of July celebration has been going strong since 1963. That's when Joe Marino and a team of volunteers first ...

As Illinois faces high unemployment, a persistent skills gap and thousands of at-risk youth, Rockford delivers opportunity ...

Beyond the numbers, these events transform the way people see — and talk about — Rockford, writes GoRockford's John Groh.

Every city is famous for something. In fact, some places are famous for many things, even the Rockford area. From a bustling ...

If there was one neighborhood that left a lasting impression on IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford athletes, it was 'Sprinkler Alley." ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Back in 2013, Transform Rockford came together after the city was ranked as one of the most miserable ...