on the waterfront

As concerts, fairs, festivals, and events slowly return after the pandemic, let's relive some of the most-loved (and missed) gatherings in the Rockford area.

Over the weekend a "story" broke that Motley Crue is coming back.

Are you a Rockford resident who feels like you don't have enough stuff in your house that screams "hey, I'm from Rockford?" You're in luck because eBay is loaded with off Rockford-related items that are just waiting to adorn the walls of your home.

Mention any of these places or experiences to someone who grew up in Rockford and you'll immediately know where they are from.

I don't want to shock anyone around here, but I just got my first smart phone. Last weekend my old rotary-dial bag phone finally gave out. Of course I lost half of my contacts. No longer can I just dial guitar great Gary Hoey for no good reason...