Winter

From plowing progress to city costs, here's what to know about snow removal in R...

December 9, 2022 @ 6:00 am

City of Rockford snow plows filled with salt are parked at City Yards on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, on South Central Avenue in Rockford....

Rockford Park District kicks off its Winter Flurry. Here are key dates and activ...

November 18, 2022 @ 11:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District has kicked off its annual Winter Flurry, a...

Rockford Park District readies for flurry of winter activity

November 17, 2021 @ 6:04 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District is preparing for a flurry of indoor and outdoor...

Koats 4 Kids - Donate Kids Winter Outerwear

October 23, 2021 @ 9:00 am

Join 95.3 The Bull and the Salvation Army on Saturday 10/23 from 9A-12P for Koats 4 Kids, which provides new outerwear to keep elementary...

Rock River Valley Blood Center Helps Blood Centers in Texas

February 17, 2021 @ 12:08 pm

Midwesterners have adapted to the colder temperatures and the snow but that is a different story for other states such as Texas. Over the...

Defrost Your Windshield With This Easy Hack

February 15, 2021 @ 1:58 pm

Ugh winter! One of the most annoying things is scraping the ice off the windshield of your car. It always seems like no matter...

Winter Hike At Hall Creek

February 13, 2021 @ 1:00 pm

Meet at our Howard Colman Hall Creek Preserve for a nice 3-4 mile hike along the creek and through the woods and prairie of...

Celebrate Winter with Rockton's Yeti Fest

February 4, 2021 @ 11:23 am

There is a ton of snow on the ground, dress warm and enjoy all things winter with Rockton’s 6th Annual Yeti Fest this weekend,...

Stateline in 60: Snow Sculptures

February 2, 2021 @ 8:26 am

Each winter, the Rockford Park District hosts the Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition at Sinnissippi Park. The winner of this year’s contest was The...

Winter Storm Warning Takes Effect as Heavy Snow Develops Late Monday Afternoon

January 25, 2021 @ 12:11 pm

As heavy snow develops late Monday afternoon, this may make it difficult for evening commuters with slick and dangerous travels. Highway 20 will start...