John Henry's Bridgeport anchors five major works at Rockford's riverfront park; installation made possible in part by the generosity of the late Diane Voneida FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2026…
Read MoreGoRockford and Rockford Public Schools District 205 are pleased to welcome the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Boys Soccer State Finals to Rockford for the first time, Thursday – Saturday…
Read MoreGoRockford and Baseball For All are pleased to announce that Baseball For All (BFA) Nationals will return to the Rockford region July 20–24, 2027, for a second consecutive year. The nation’s largest…
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What: One of the top rowing events in the nation, the Head of the Rock Regatta, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Hosted by the Rockford YMCA Rowing Crew with support from the YMCA of Rock…
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The Rockford Region Tourism Improvement District (RTID) has received final approval, establishing a new, dedicated investment to attract more visitors, sporting events, meetings and group travel while…
Read MoreROCKFORD, IL – The NAACP Rockford Branch and GoRockford are pleased to announce that Rockford has been selected to host the 90th Annual NAACP Illinois State Conference Convention, September 24–26…
Read MoreROCKFORD, IL – Preparations are officially underway for Stroll on State, presented by UMB Bank, returning to downtown Rockford on Saturday, November 28, from 2–9 p.m. The free community celebration…
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Visitor spending in Rockford and Winnebago County reached a record $549.6 million in 2025, an increase of $26.2 million, or 5.0%, over 2024, according to the 2025 Illinois Tourism Economic Impact…
Read MoreWhat: GoRockford and Rockford Park District are pleased to welcome back the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All in Volleyball Opening Weekend Tournament (OWT) to the Rockford…
Read MoreRockford, IL – The wait is almost over. GoRockford is ready for its inaugural RockYard Music Fest, presented by Foresight Bank, Friday and Saturday, August 14-15, at Davis Park in downtown Rockford…
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