Rockford's Midtown District is blooming into a thriving community, in part due to its annual Ethnic Parade and Festival. Learn how this neighborhood celebrates diversity and culture. ...

JUNE Indian Hill Manor Tours Through Aug. 9, Tues. one-hour tours at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon & 1:30 p.m. This year is the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Indian Hill Manor and Farm. To celebrate the milestone, the manor is open for docent-led tours. Indian Hill Manor and Farm, 6901 Kishwaukee Road, Rockford, (815) 964-6464, indianhillmanor.net. Rockton River ...

Recreation opportunities abound in our region! Here are a few of the best our area has to offer. ...

Started as a celebration of Monroe's Swiss heritage, this festivity is all about cheese. Discover the many ways this small Wisconsin town goes cheese-wild. ...

There's so much to do in our region! Here's a sampling of some exciting events happening soon in our region. ...