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Rockford gears up to celebrate its creative spark at annual arts awards
18+ hour, 6+ min ago (173+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford's creative heartbeat will pulse loud and proud as the Rockford Area Arts Council rolls out the red carpet for the 2026 Rockford Area Arts Awards this Friday, March 6, 2026. The celebration's theme, "Connecting Our Community Through the Arts," brings…...
Rockford Area Arts Awards
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (17+ words) Rockford Area Arts Awards'WIFR Rockford Area Arts Awards "This is My Story II (too) - Women's History Conference...
Arctic Ale and Art Walk returns to Freeport for seventh year
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (42+ words) Freeport welcomed back the Arctic Ale and Art Walk on Saturday for its seventh annual celebration, with nearly 20 businesses featuring local artists. Arctic Ale and Art Walk returns to Freeport for seventh year Chocolate for Flowers event supports Veterans Memorial…...
Winners announced in 40th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition
2+ week, 6+ day ago (318+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Thirteen teams across Illinois came together for the annual snow sculpting competition in Rockford and a number of awards were given out on Saturday for the impressive collection. Judges announced on Feb. 14, Windy City Snowmen won first place…...
Machesney Park Elementary school unveils new mosaic mural created by the community
3+ week, 1+ day ago (298+ words) MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Machesney Park Elementary School unveiled a project a year in the making called "Hello Machesney," a vibrant mosaic mural created by students, staff, board members and community members. "I wanted to create a mural that was really…...
Snow sculptors return for Rockton’s Yeti Fest
3+ week, 6+ day ago (46+ words) Snow sculptors return for Rockton's Yeti Fest'WIFR Snow sculptors return for Rockton's Yeti Fest Rockford museum unveils "We Voted' exhibit in honor of Black History Month One injured in fire on 9th Street in Rochelle Annual 815 Ale Fest returns for its…...
City of Freeport launches graphic design contest
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (67+ words) City of Freeport launches graphic design contest'wifr.com City of Freeport launches graphic design contest Jerry Lowe reflects on grandson Vederian's journey to Super Bowl LX Rockford Restaurant Week highlights new creative food options NIC-10 Hoops: Auburn picks up home…...
Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition postponed due to mechanical issue with snowmaking equipment
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (230+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The 40th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition is pushed back two weeks due to a problem with snowmaking equipment. The competition is now planned for Feb. 11-14 at Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. Second Street in Rockford. The Rockford Park District says during…...
Inscape Collective rings in new year with The Magtones
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (119+ words) Inscape Collective rings in new year with The Magtones'WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Magtones celebrated the start of 2026 at Inscape Collective Saturday. Inscape became a non-for-profit over the summer and this event is part of its mission to provide access to…...
Rockford’s J.R. Kortman celebrates 40 years in area
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (617+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - J.R. Kortman Center for Design celebrates four decades in downtown Rockford. Located in the historic Barloga building at 107 North Main Street, the center offers a distinctive shopping and cultural experience. "It's a gift shop, but we always hesitated to…...