In the video clip below, about 6,000 people attended a Fred VanVleet watch party in Rockford, Illinois, and began chanting "8-1-5," which is the city's area code.

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

Fred VanVleet will always be remembered in Toronto for his outstanding performances during the 2019 NBA Finals, but he also received a hero’s welcome in his hometown of Rockford, Illinois.

Rockford, Illinois has produced notable figures in various fields such as fashion, film, ... VanVleet won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 and became an All-Star in 2022.

Rockford is known for these people, places and things. An Illinois state ... VanVleet signed as an undrafted free agent with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors in 2016 and gradually earned more ...

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114 – 110 on Thursday night in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to win their first NBA championship in franchise history.

Fred VanVleet will always be remembered in Toronto for his outstanding performances during the 2019 NBA Finals, but he also received a hero’s welcome in his hometown of Rockford, Illinois. The Raptors ...