Remembrances Of Pauline Avenue: Part XVII
As I drove home from work today, I took notice of all the activity happening in the neighborhoods I found myself driving through. What struck me was the solitary nature of the actions. I watched...
View ArticleRemembrances Of Pauline Avenue: Part XVIII
I grew up Catholic. My parents both came from Catholic homes, and graduated from Boylan Central Catholic High School. My grandparents, and great-grandparents, and family a ways back? All Catholic, to...
View Article“What’s this non-corruption thing on my ballot all about?”
On the upcoming Winnebago County ballot, you will see what is known as a ‘non-binding’ question. The premise is simple: are you okay with the way things are now? Are you okay with politicians being...
View ArticleCamelot World Travel To Host Ireland Tour Information Event
Camelot World Travel will be hosting an “Irish Gold” informational meeting on April 22, 2015 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at GreenFire Restaurant and Bakery – 6795 E. Riverside Blvd. Rockford, IL 61114 Mary...
View ArticleTax Day Rally: Represent Rockford Continues Anti-Corruption Push
Anti-corruption Activists with Represent Rockford will hold a rally as part of Representation Day — a national day of action to mark Tax Day, April 15. The rally will take place at 12:00pm Noon on...
View ArticleRepresent.Us: Rockford Chapter’s Monthly Public Meeting & Forum
Represent.Rockford, a non-partisan political reform group will be holding their monthly meeting this Saturday. All are welcome and encouraged to attend, as the lengths they are striving toward affect...
View ArticleRockford’s Own: Kathi Kresol (Author & Paranormal Investigator)
What part of Rockford do you hail from? I am not originally from Rockford. My family moved quite a bit when I was younger (my father was in the Navy.) We lived here for a couple of years when I... Read...
View ArticleRockford’s Own: Tami Houghton-Bielefeldt (Race Car Driver & Grandmother)
You’re a mother, a grandmother, and – oh yes – a race car driver! What prompted you to choose to enter the sport? I have loved racing since I was little, watching with my Dad. We watched now-legends in...
View ArticleRockford Proposes Additional Legal Layer To Existing Use Laws On Private...
Rather than re-invent the wheel, we’re going to take the rare step of connecting to an existing article in The Rock River Times. It outlines the apparent ‘fast-track’ movement of the enacting of a law...
View ArticleRustbelt Regional Poetry Slam To Be Held In Rockford
“Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam is the biggest slam poetry competition in the Midwest. It attracts 100 of the nation’s best spoken word artist competing for word dominance! This is a once in a lifetime...
View ArticleDigital Ninjas Media, Inc. Releases ‘Rockford Writes’ Anthology
On August 22nd, Digital Ninjas Media, Inc. in association with author Heath D. Alberts will be releasing a new anthology titled ‘Rockford Writes‘. The work is a collection of short stories, poetry, and...
View ArticleRemembrances Of Pauline Avenue: Part XIX
This morning I said a final goodbye to one of the most unique individuals that I’ve ever had the honor of knowing. Her name was Annette, and this segment is my final send-off to her. As I’ve mentioned...
View ArticleRockford ranks #4 in Affordable Housing & Healthcare access in a recent study
Rockford Ranks #4 in Affordable Housing & Healthcare access according to a recent study.
View ArticleRockford’s Need For Alternatives To Alternatives For A Better Society Through...
Yesterday, I found three apples that were a bit past their prime (though only a bit). My first instinct was to toss them. My curiosity got the better of me. So, needless to say, instead of pitching...
View ArticleLegalize it, Illinois. It’s time.
I’m willing to put my neck out there for something unpopular that I feel to be a right decision. I hope that you’ll join me, or at the very least consider the rationale behind it. As one voice, I am......
View ArticleCome, listen, and say hello – today!
Come and see Rockford Authors Kathi Kresol, Ernie Fuhr, Jenny Matthews, and Heath D. Alberts speak today from 3-4:30pm at the Rockford Public Library ( link to the event on Facebook HERE )! Rockford...
View ArticleRockford is on the map once more – this time, it’s for a positive reason.
Represent.US launched a national e-mail campaign today, featuring local leader Elizabeth Lindquist, and activist Heath Alberts. It brings focus once more to those in the Rockford area fighting for a...
View ArticleRockford Native Brea Edwards Drafted By WNBA
Congratulations to Brea Edwards! For the entire story, click on the link below! http://www.wnba.com/draft2016profile/brea-edwards/
View ArticleRockford’s Own: Gary Hill & His Upcoming Book ‘Poetry of the Air’
To begin with full disclosure: This book isn’t something that I’d normally read. So when fellow writer Gary Hill asked for peer reviews, I initially agreed to it as a favor. I promised myself, first...
View ArticleRockford IL Citizens to Celebrate Women & Diversity in a Peaceful March, on...
DOWNTOWN ROCKFORD IL – Hundreds of women from throughout the stateline are gathering on Saturday January 21st, 2017 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to peacefully march the streets of Rockford, celebrating...
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