Rockford man cooks up success in his old neighborhood
June 22, 2019Every hamburger James Purifoy creates at his restaurant — 15th & Chris — reminds the former convict of his transformation from gang member to thriving entrepreneur. That Purifoy’s…
Every hamburger James Purifoy creates at his restaurant — 15th & Chris — reminds the former convict of his transformation from gang member to thriving entrepreneur. That Purifoy’s…
ROCKFORD Park District, YMCA team up for year-round swimming lessons The Rockford Park District and YMCA of Rock River Valley are partnering to better serve communities aquatics needs…
ROCKFORD Trolley 36 returns for free rides during two events Rockford Park District’s rail-based Trolley Car 36 will offer free shuttle rides during two community events in 2019—weekly…
Art shows, county fairs, community festivals and and parties — it’s all here Summer means weekend getaways, daytrips, family outings and just time to get out and have fun. Chronicle…
The observance of Memorial Day, which dates back to post-Civil War days, is both somber and celebratory. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day and observed on May 30, was…
Could fun, games and food be a way to fill gaping holes in retail shopping malls? CherryVale Mall officials believe that’s a possible solution as a two-level entertainment…
ROCKFORD RU says it has exceeded Rock Solid and Ready goals At a recent luncheon for supporters and special guests, President Eric W. Fulcomer announced that the University has exceeded…
Eight new murals were produced over the past week in downtown Rockford as part of the CRE8IV: transformational ART festival. The event concluded last Sunday, but the art will…
PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions for young people entering the trades. And for 60 years, there has never been an all-female team…
CHICAGO — In a hot gymnasium on Chicago’s South Side, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced this morning that he’s running for a potentially historic third term as governor. In his announcement…
SPRINGFIELD —– Three main factors contribute to the formation of Midwest dust storms: strong winds, dry soil in farm fields and large amounts of loose soil. That’s according to…
SPRINGFIELD — Public employees hired since 2011 must continue to wait for pension reform after Illinois lawmakers declined to take up the issue during the spring session. Lawmakers…
SPRINGFIELD — Under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature, certain insurance plans would have to cover hippotherapy and other forms of therapeutic horseback riding in Illinois. …
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were…