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Even if You're Not Swedish, You'll Love Midsommar 2017 This Weekend
Even if You're Not Swedish, You'll Love Midsommar 2017 This Weekend
Even if You're Not Swedish, You'll Love Midsommar 2017 This Weekend
It's that time of year again, when Rockford's Swedish Historical Society presents Midsommar, the traditional Swedish festival which is celebrated worldwide and welcomes the arrival of the summer solstice. This event is such a good time that even people with zero Swedish ancestry (assuming that's even possible in Rockford) flock to it every year.
Volvo LifePaint May Save Your Life
Volvo LifePaint May Save Your Life
Volvo LifePaint May Save Your Life
You might remember the white-painted bicycles placed at various locations around the city. Many, including me, wondered what they were all about. They're called "Ghost Bikes," and for those who are unfamiliar (from ghostbikes.org): Ghost Bikes are small and somber memorials for bicyclists who are killed or hit on the street...