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A Rockford organization has invested over $1.25 million in scholarships for African American students since 1981. This year alone, 36 students will receive financial support to pursue their college dreams.
Rockford is bringing the community together this MLK weekend with two free celebrations honoring Dr. King's legacy of unity and nonviolence. Local faith leaders and NAACP representatives will gather residents for connection and inspiration.
Rockford native James Robinson helped the Louisville Kings capture their first UFL Championship just weeks after being released and brought back to the team. His message to young athletes: keep grinding, even when being the best isn't enough.
Middle and high school students in Rockford, Illinois are programming robots to solve real-world problems through a hands-on engineering competition. The Bot Blitz event is connecting classroom learning with the technical skills local employers need most.
More than 1,400 women motorcyclists roared through Rockford, Illinois, breaking the world record for the largest group of female riders. The gathering crushed the previous record by over 400 riders.
More than 1,400 female motorcyclists roared through Rockford, Illinois, shattering the world record for the largest simultaneous women's ride. The historic moment capped off a weekend celebrating women riders from across the country.
Figure skating legend Oksana Baiul is bringing her Olympic expertise to Illinois skaters this July. The 1994 gold medalist will offer personalized coaching sessions and group clinics for all skill levels.
A nonprofit just set a world record with the largest all-female motorcycle ride in history, bringing together nearly 1,500 women on their own bikes. The massive gathering also raised over $11,000 for breast cancer research.
After failing twice to finish an IRONMAN triathlon, Kelly crossed the finish line in Rockford with support from 1,600 volunteers who believed in her dream to honor her late mother. One volunteer captain's words of encouragement became the final push Kelly needed to complete the grueling race.
Dr. Mark Olsky was born on a train carrying 1,000 Jewish women to a concentration camp just days before WWII ended. Now he's sharing his mother's courage with the world.
Two South Dakota riders joined over 1,400 women who shut down 31 miles of interstate to break the world record for largest female motorcycle ride. The historic event brought riders from across the Midwest to Rockford, Illinois, proving that passion and community know no limits.
Fifty-seven athletes from Illinois just brought home 54 medals from the Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, finishing sixth overall among thousands of competitors. Local bowler Debbie Stewart from Rockford was among the medalists who set personal records and celebrated victories with teammates.
Mixtape, a new indie game, turns everyday teenage moments into a heartfelt story about friendship and growing up. It proves the mundane can be just as meaningful as the dramatic.
Stephen J. Cannell flunked first and fourth grade due to undiagnosed dyslexia, yet became one of television's most prolific writers. His story proves that learning differences don't define your future.
Northern Illinois Food Bank is feeding more neighbors than ever before, surpassing even pandemic-era demand with 98 million meals distributed last year. This September, they're calling on volunteers to help continue the momentum during Hunger Action Month. #
A revolutionary telescope powerful enough to discover Earth-like planets and unlock cosmic mysteries has reached a major milestone, with 40% of its components already being built. The Giant Magellan Telescope just needs final funding approval to begin full construction in 2028.