Transform Rockford News Today

A Northern Illinois Council of Governments Legislative Luncheon produced some pointed debate between Rockford area Democrats and Republicans.

Not sure who you should vote for in the upcoming Rockford School Board election? Come hear from the candidates themselves.

Transform Rockford was forced to take a hard look at itself following the pandemic. A new, slimmer organization and mission is emerging.

Community activist Martesha Brown is leaving the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for a job with Midland States Bank.

The Rockford Area Economic Development Council has named Therese Thill to become the organizations president.

Architect, preservationist Gary Anderson is this years Excalibur Award winner, and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra is the Excelsior Award winner.

ROCKFORD — Transform Rockford Executive Director David Sidney announced he will step down from his current position effective May 31, the organization announced Thursday. Sidney plans to combine his urban planning experience and passion for entrepreneurship to launch a consulting company. He will continue to volunteer with Transform Rockford’s Innovation Ecosystem and Great Neighborhoods initiatives. “Transform Rockford continues to evolve just like our community,” Steering Committee Ch...

The Rockford Register Star’s Excalibur Award is given to an individual who through excellence in community service has made a difference in the Rock River Valley. The Excelsior Award goes to an organization for doing the same. Gary Anderson is an Excalibur finalist. Name: Gary W. Anderson Occupation: Architect, owner of Studio GWA About the nominee: Architect and historic preservationist Gary Anderson has played a key role in the resurgence of downtown Rockford, culminating with the redeve...

ROCKFORD — After a 40-year news career spanning five states, Rockford Register Star Executive Editor Mark Baldwin will retire at the end of the month. The Illinois native — known throughout the community for his steadfast and compassionate leadership and commitment to solutions-based journalism — made the announcement Tuesday. The 2017 GateHouse Media Editor of the Year said the thing he will miss the most is the people. “As things have gotten very challenging over the last 10 years, I ...