Holiday Stress + Pandemic: How to Cope November 30, 2020 @ 12:35 pm The holidays can be stressful. Add a pandemic and isolation from family and friends and it can feel 10 times worse. The CDC... Read More
Praying Mantis Eggs Could Be in Your Real Christmas Tree November 30, 2020 @ 12:04 pm The pandemic has led to more people buying fresh Christmas trees as a way to try to make Christmas at home feel more special.... Read More
Shop Local in Rockford for Black Friday November 27, 2020 @ 9:39 am This pandemic has caused many businesses in Rockford to file for bankruptcy or close down. Instead of shopping at the big box stores on... Read More
Indoor City Market ‘Holiday Retail Pop-Up’ shop Saturday November 27, 2020 @ 9:26 am While you’re out doing your Black Friday shopping, why not shop local? There are plenty of opportunities to go out and get those gifts... Read More
Bring in the Christmas Spirit with Festival of Lights November 27, 2020 @ 9:15 am Every year around this time, families gather in their cars to drive through the Festival of Lights which is held at Sinnissippi Park in... Read More
Illinois Railway Museum Hosts Happy Holiday ROADway Experience November 19, 2020 @ 12:13 pm The holidays are slowly approaching us and with this whole pandemic thing going on, you’re probably wondering where you can go to celebrate. The... Read More
Rockford's Festival of Lights 2020 November 18, 2020 @ 11:23 am 31 Years Lighting Up the Holidays! This event has become a state-line family tradition since 1989. It began with just 11 displays and has... Read More
Christmas Tree Cutting for Stroll on State November 18, 2020 @ 10:32 am Stroll on State will have a different look and feel this year. While many festivities will be virtual, the Christmas tree will still be... Read More
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Traveling Through Southern Illinois November 16, 2020 @ 11:49 am The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree doesn’t just magically appear in Washington D.C., someone has to chop it down, load it on a truck, and... Read More
Adopt A Family for Christmas Through Carpenter's Place November 16, 2020 @ 7:29 am YES! Send me more information Meal Service FAQs... Read More