Meet a Rockford man who overcame personal challenges to become a beacon of light for others. ...
A teacher by day, an '80s tribute rocker by night, this Pecatonica, Ill., woman is sharing her lifelong passion for music in many ways. ...
It’s been 25 years since Belvidere High School achieved the improbable – winning consecutive football state titles. Today, those memories still burn bright for the team, school and community. ...
Our beloved team has seen ups and downs, but that won’t stop local hockey fans from clanging their cowbells at many games still to come. See how the ‘Hogs have brought excitement and goodwill to Rockford over the past two decades. ...
This mom and mentor is on a mission to help teenage girls overcome poverty and personal struggle. Learn about her own obstacles and how they led her to prepare local, at-risk girls for success in life. ...
We’ve looked high and low for some of this area’s most spectacular wedding destinations. Discover some of our favorites, and discover exclusive content from the stories of couples who recently said “I do.” ...
After more than three decades of greeting Rockford-area radio listeners, this deejay is still leaving his mark on the region, in many ways. Meet up with Steve Summers and find out the highs and lows of his long career. ...
Meet 25 individuals who have inspired others around them on the road to success. These stories of extraordinary courage, vision and passion present a powerful reminder of the transformations happening all around our region ...
Growing up in Rockford, author John Gile had always admired the fabled Rockford West High School basketball teams that won back-to-back championships in the 1950s. But his journey to tell the story about the Warriors took an odyssey all its own. ...
Meet Jimmy Goodwin Jr., the owner of Patriots Boxing Club, and his star student, Angel Martinez, who's a boxing national champion. ...