Northern Illinois

Check It Out: 30 Ways In 30 Days To Help During Hunger Action Month

August 30, 2023 @ 1:26 pm

September is Hunger Action Month and you can help hungry neighbors in our local community through support of the Northern Illinois Food Bank, who...

Rockford-area nonprofits show resilience after pandemic, remain 'optimistic' des...

November 11, 2022 @ 6:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The majority of nonprofit organizations in the region have an optimistic financial outlook...

Do a little spring cleaning with Goodwill's Earth Day Donation Drive Event

April 4, 2022 @ 12:18 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Are you doing a little spring cleaning around your house? Maybe you’re getting...

Goodwill Free Income Tax Sites Available Throughout the Summer

May 5, 2021 @ 11:09 am

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois will be operating its free income tax preparation and filing sites throughout the summer to help people recover stimulus...

Local Girl Scouts Make Cookies Available Online

December 15, 2020 @ 10:49 am

It’s that time of the year to satisfy your sweet tooth! Local Girl Scouts have kicked off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program with...

Support Local Businesses on the Vintage Shop Hop

September 30, 2020 @ 4:55 pm

If you are looking for a great way to support local businesses during COVID-19 – and have a fun adventure while you’re at it...

Goodwill Launches Mystery To-Go Bags

September 11, 2020 @ 12:50 pm

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois has launched “Mystery Bags to Go” online shop on their website with curbside or in-store pick-up starting Friday, September...

This Week in the Stateline 05-17-20: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, RACVB's John G...

May 15, 2020 @ 2:55 pm

Segment #1: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara Tom starts us off with a COVID-19 recap, urge for food donations to local pantries, and describing the task...