Bookerfest, a celebration of Black culture and history, was held at the African American Resource Center in Rockford, ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Bookerfest in Rockford started nearly 50 years ago to celebrate culture, community, and excellence. After a brief break, the event’s been thriving since its return.

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What: The third annual Broncopalooza features a car show, raffles, trophies, swag bags, food trucks, vendors, vendor ...

Aaron Judge hit the first home run of his MLB career the day after Alex Rodriguez retired. Now, the two are tied on the ...

After the morning round of thunderstorms, conditions remained quite unfavorable for an afternoon round to develop. This ...

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara has won another four years in the mayor's office, defeating Derrick Kunz, who ran as an independent.

More: Visit celebratesaintlouis.org Rockford What: For the first time in 25 years, fireworks will be launched from the Jefferson Street Bridge, according to the 4th of July Civic Committee.

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Inside the clubhouse, a former industrial building in southwest Rockford, members sell white T-shirts for $15 with the number 81 lettered in red on the front.

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