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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.
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.
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.
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.