holidays

Christmas is days away and if you're not quite feeling it yet, a tour of some of the best holiday lights the Rockford area has to offer might help.

The season of giving is alive and well in Rockford. This year more than ever it was important that the community really come together and support each other going into 2021. One of the big Rockford events that's needed some local love this past year is Rockford City Market...

Thank you, gift gods, that there are still one or two gift ideas that still seem to be well-received by most people and come across as thoughtful, even. Ready?

Whether you're home for the Holidays, stuck inside with your roommates and away from family or just bored on Christmas day, I have a list of eight super fun games you can play with family and friends to make this Holiday season feel a little less miserable.

Some of the most popular holiday gifts in 2020 are devices like Amazon Echos and Instant Pots, but in Rockford, we go old school.

Because of this ongoing pandemic, we're doing a lot of things differently this year than we normally do. One of those things is holiday shopping. More people started earlier, and more are shopping online.

From choking hazards, chemical injuries to the potential for shooting your eye out, these toys come with extra warnings for parents.

Okay, but as the saying goes, just because you can do something doesn't mean that you should do it.

Just when you thought you'd done all the winter activities the midwest has to offer ... BAM. Bumper cars on ice.
This winter fun is the best of both worlds because you get to be on the ice, but you don't need any skating skills. Which, for a clumsy person like me, is a dream come true...

Did you know that it's scientifically proven that decorating for the holidays early can boost your mood? Well, Rockford is totally down with that. The city just put their tree up! Well ... kind of.
The official 2020 Stroll on State Christmas tree has officially settled down in Downtown Rockford …