An estimated 40% of Rockford residents could once claim Swedish ancestry, and many of them were settled in one part of town. Join Jon McGinty for a look at life and culture in Rockford's Swedish district. ...
As the Swedish Historical Society of Rockford celebrates its 75th anniversary, it looks to the future as well as the past. But what does 'Swedishness' really mean, and how is it still influencing Rockford today? ...
This is how a neighborhood is restored to better health. Since 2000, this hospital's foundation has invested more than $4.6 million to improve its surrounding blocks. See what happens when people do well by doing good. ...