Everything You Need to Know About Rockford, From A-Z

Now you know your Rockford ABCs.

A. A is for Anderson Japanese Gardens, one of the most authentic Japanese Gardens in Northern America.

B. B is for the BMO Harris Bank Center, where we have all seen an IceHogs game.

C. C is for Cheap Trick, the biggest band to come out of Rockford.

D. D is for Davis Park, where we have seen concerts and movies.

E. E is for The Eagle, only the best classic rock radio station out there. (I know, shameless plug.)

F. F is for Forest City, Rockford's nick name.

G. G is for Golf. Rockford is home to more golf courses than I can count.

H. H is for Hoffman House, which was started by seven brothers upon their return from the military in 1946.

I. I is for IceHogs, the professional hockey team that brings Chicago Blackhawks to Rockford.

J. J is for Jane, the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex at the Burpee Museum of Natural History.

K. K is for Klehm Arboretum and Botanical Garden which is Rockford's living museum.

L. L is for Little Mermaid, who wouldn't have her beautiful voice without Rockford native Jodi Benson.

M. M is for Mayor Morrissey, the 40th mayor to lead the city of Rockford.

N. N is for the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens which bring the tropics to the Midwest.

O. O is for Octopus Car Wash, the only building in town a giant octopus on it.

P. P is for Peaches, Rockford's all women's baseball team.

Q. Q is for Q 98.5, Rockford's favorite country radio station.

R. R is for the Rockman Guardians made of giant boulders along the Rock River.

S. S is for the Symbol in Sinnissippi Park.

T. T is for the Tinker Swiss Cottage, where almost every child has had a field trip to.

U. U is for Uncle Nick's, by far the best gyros in town.

V. V is for the 90 Volunteers who assist the Rock River Valley Pantry each week.

W. W is for Winnebago County, where Rockford resides.

X. X is for Xeno, the original lead singer of Cheap Trick.

Y. Y is for YMCA, which takes care of the community.

Z. Z is for ZOK, the radio station that plays today's best music and features the Steve Shannon Morning Show.

Now you know your Rockford ABCs.