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If $10.20, or $11.76, or even $19.58 per hour sounds pretty good to you, the folks at UPS are hiring at the Rockford Air Hub located on Airport Drive.

In 1985, I was lucky enough to be part of a group of media people who got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We were invited to fly on the supersonic British Airways Concorde from New York City to Rockford as part of a promotion for future charter flights from RFD.

I remember it like it was yesterday, but then again, how often does someone who is not at all rich or famous get to take a free ride on the British Airways supersonic luxury bird, The Concorde?

Banks Extend $17 Million in Credit to Airport to Complete AAR Facility
RFD & Elite Airways announce suspension of flights to Colorado
RVC layoffs hit top-level, part-time employees
Fairgrounds Valley Residents call for better security from RHA
Rockford Makes Another 'Most Dangerous' List
NIU Pro…

For those looking to increase their earning capabilities, I've got some good news, courtesy of our friend, John Strandin, at the Workforce Connection. UPS will be recruiting tomorrow, September 29th, from 9am-Noon, at the Workforce Connection, 303 N...

We're proud to debut a new video series as we try to take you through our archives here at WROK and, at the same time, preserve them on the internet for years to come. It's call ed "From The Morgue" and the first edition features the Greater Rockford Airport...

Got to spend some time with Amy Ott from the Rockford Airfest this morning, and she was brimming with details about the upcoming Rockford Airfest 2015.
Some particulars:

June 6th and 7th at the Chicago Rockford International Airport
Gates open and 9am and close at 5pm each day
Air performances will begi…

The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) will recognize veterans at  AirFest 2015: Things are Looking Up in Rockford for their dedication and sacrifices made by serving our country as part of the “Honoring Veteran’s” appreciation pro…

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Rockford airport officials say enhanced amenities and international air service has translated into full flights and steady traffic.
Passenger numbers at Chicago Rockford International Airport increased 2 percent in January, though they leveled off in February...

The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) will host “Run the Runway,” featuring a 5k, 1-Mile and Kid’s Fun Run, on Friday, June 5, leading up to AirFest 2015. New this year, the race will feature a unique opportunity to run with AirFest performers w…