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A big crowd showed up to try to break the world record for the number of people doing a high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout. Money raised will be donated to Augie's Quest to Cure ALS.

The Rockford Police Department has 5 dogs on staff as K9 officers, and they'd like your help in raising the funds for bringing another dog aboard.

Show your support for the ARC by loading up a plate or five of some world-class chocolate creations February 22nd at Giovanni's.

Friday we all became aware of a terrible house fire that claimed the life of Leaf River firefighter, Gregory Wood. As the family and community mourns their loss, here is how you can them in their time of need.

I know that it looks like a typographical error, but "Picnic En Plein Air" is the actual spelling of a really cool event to be held in the heart of Rockford's River District on Saturday, September 16th. So what is it?

When you hear Jim Nantz say the words "A tradition unlike any other," you probably think of the Masters golf tournament. When you hear someone in Rockford say it, especially a member of Alpine Kiwanis, it can mean only one thing. Brat Days.

Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? It seems like yesterday, but the Ice Bucket Challenge began in the summer of 2014, and thousands of people took part. If you're ready for a new challenge, bring in the cement mixers.

When our good friend, Leah Tuneberg, executive director of Rockford's River District Association, paid a visit to the WROK Morning Show, she filled us in on a really cool event coming to downtown Rockford on Saturday, September 24th. It's called "Picnic En Plein Air."

GofundMe is a great source for those who legitimately need financial help. Unfortunately, not every GoFundme fundraising plea is for something that is of a dire need. Some are just plain....questionable.

The Kiwanis Club of Rockford will present the 2nd Annual Budding Artists Fundraiser on Friday, May 15, 2015 at The Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club, 5151 Guilford Road, Rockford, Illinois.  The event will be 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Budding Artists provides an opportunity for selected art students from Rockford Pub…