Rockford Fair Honors Family Caregivers
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging hosted an appreciation event for seniors and caregivers at the Rockford Public Library.
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Do you know where to find local support services for caregiving?
Rockford Lifestyle News
In Rockford, lifestyle news means culture, family, home, hobbies and relationships. This page provides a look at the everyday choices that shape daily life.
Home
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Do you trust your local government to spend tax dollars wisely on public buildings?
Winnebago County Opens Family Court Center
The revamped former Public Safety Building now houses courtrooms, a children's waiting room and domestic violence services in downtown Rockford.
Education
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Do you trust that official school report cards accurately measure the quality of local schools?
Rockford Public Schools See Graduation Rates Rise
New report card data shows academic progress and higher graduation rates for Rockford students.
Family
Brightpoint Renames Crisis Nursery to Family Center
The Rockford nonprofit, formerly Children's Home & Aid, now operates as a family resource center with a community navigator added to its team.
Real Estate
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In your area, is housing getting more or less affordable for people like you?
Rockford Ranks No. 9 Housing Market for Fall
Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com place the Illinois city ninth on their fall housing list, its second straight quarterly ranking at that spot.
Culture
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Do you trust that school recognition awards accurately reflect the quality of education in your community?
Rockford Elementary School Receives State Honor
Brookview Elementary School is recognized as a Governor's Blue Ribbon School for its academic performance.
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Rockford reporting spans cultural shifts, family and relationship trends, home and hobby habits, and consumer choices. Coverage runs across the city and the communities around it. Trends in household budgets and the local cost of living influence how families prioritize their time and purchasing decisions. Changes in generational preferences and shifting social schedules remain the most frequent drivers of stories here.