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Rockford, Meet Luna
Rockford, Meet Luna
Rockford, Meet Luna
This morning, it was proven to me once again that you're never too old to learn something new. Take the luna moth, for example. I had never even heard of these magnificent creatures until Laura Gibbs-Green of the Rockford Park District clued me in about a cool opportunity to see them tonight and tomorrow at Nicholas Conservatory.
Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning
The good news/bad news scenario plays out every spring. The good news is that the snow all melts away. The bad news is all the trash, garbage, and litter that was hidden by the snow is now on full display. This Saturday, you can help Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful clean up the mess in Boone and Winnebago counties by joining the Great American Cleanup.
World War I: The Great War at Midway Village Museum
World War I: The Great War at Midway Village Museum
World War I: The Great War at Midway Village Museum
When I was a kid, we were lucky enough to be living next door to a World War I veteran. By lucky, I mean that he was more than willing to share his experiences in "The War to End All Wars." I also learned that World War I wasn't the end of wars, as my dad went off to fight World War II...
Hometown Heroes: Rockford’s Vietnam Veterans Event at Midway Village
Hometown Heroes: Rockford’s Vietnam Veterans Event at Midway Village
Hometown Heroes: Rockford’s Vietnam Veterans Event at Midway Village
This week's lineup of Veteran's Day tributes will conclude with an outstanding two-day event this weekend at Midway Village Museum. To commemorate and honor the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, Hometown Heroes: Rockford’s Vietnam Veterans, a two-day information event with a forum is set for Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, at the museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford...

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