discovery center

For a short time, get free admission for a child to the Discovery Center.

Sure, you could use a traditional method like a garbage can or yard waste bin to get rid of your Halloween pumpkins, but honestly--is that as much fun as using a trebuchet? The answer, of course, is NO. Even if you don't know what a trebuchet is.

Yesterday in this space, I told you that if you wanted the "full eclipse" experience you'd have to head for the southern part of Illinois. If you're not in the 70 mile wide swath called the "Path of Totality," you won't get the full experience, just a partial eclipse. However, If you want to maximize your partial eclipse viewing, grab your family and head for the Discovery Cent

A high ranking for our own Discovery Center Museum should come as no surprise to any of us who live here, and/or who've enjoyed many happy hours there with our children.

No, the 90s rock band will not be playing in Rockford in November weekend. However, Discovery Center does have a solution for the question of what to do with that Jack-o-lantern after Halloween. You're invited to bring the kids (or just yourself) and your pumpkin to Discovery Center on Sunday, November 8...