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My heart broke when I learned a long-term Rockford animal advocate passed away from cancer yesterday. Here's how I think we, as a community, should honor her.

Cherry Valley's 'Art on Fire' event has added some major pop to neighborhood streets throughout the village.

The Rockford Police Department's "Rock House" program puts officers right in the midst of those they serve, in many cases right next door.

The program designed to help the community got it's biggest boost from the community with over 800 tips to law enforcement.

The Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD), together with the Regional Planning Council, will be hosting a series of three Rider Forums in January.

Brr....It's so colder than cold and not good for a person to be out long in the freezing temperatures. Winnebago and Boone County have both opened several warming centers for individuals to get out of these cold temperatures and warm up.

A class act by a local beer distributor shows the importance of getting Rockford-area party-goers home safely New Years' morning.

With more people are selling items online what if Rockford followed other cities offering designated spots for selling things to strangers?

80% of people in Boone County qualify for state and federal food assistance, here's how to help.

The Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (RACVB) has a new survey they'd like you take. Let them know your thoughts on the importance of tourism in the Rockford area, along with the events you love or don't like, and events you'd like to see here.