This investment and financial survey will probably hit home for many of us in Rockford, Illinois and the surrounding communities. The recession has hit many folks hard especially those either in or close to their retirement years.
I know I hear many saying that retirement will be moved further away than they had expected.

Do you think as a society not only here in Rockford, Illinois but around the country that we put too much focus on negative sports incidents that occur and not enough on positive sportsmanship? This is something I believe we all should think about and the ARA agrees.

The Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) is urging all of us here in Rockford as well as the entire country to make a conscious effort to promote positive sportsmanship and put less emphasis on the relatively few negative sports incidents that get passed around the media and the Internet like wildfire. I have to agree with them and I think it warrants a closer look…

The newest Prevention First brochure is being used to promote women not drinking during pregnancy.

I found this hard to believe but it appears that some doctors still don’t seem to understand the importance for women not to drink during pregnancy. I don’t know if this is true for doctors here in Rockford, Illinois but it can’t hurt to help get the word out just in case there are women being told that drinking in moderation while pregnant is safe…

It’s not to late to consider this latest idea for a Rockford, IL get away this year. Take a look below for many great reasons for why checking out this Southwest city just might be the answer to where to go this fall or winter for a Rockford vacation or even a long, leisurely weekend.
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Come discover why Albuquerque tops the charts, all without breaking the bank

You may not be familiar with the concept of home exchange here in Rockford but it has become a very great way to relocate or travel to a different area of the country.

Did you know that home exchanges are on the rise?

I have avoided the sun most of my life and have never used a tanning bed. However, I do know there are many people in Rockford who worship the sun but fear the consequences of sunning themselves so they have used tanning beds believing they are protected from the harm the sun causes to our skin.

This latest news is not good news for all these Rockford Residents and the sooner they get this information and heed these warnings the better…

This is a great way to chip in and help benefit the Fetal Alcohol Support Team, FASTeam, who work diligently to fight and prevent the harmful effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
So all of you Rockford motorcycle enthusiasts out there join in for a good cause and a good time…

With so many reliable babysitters heading off to college right here in Rockford, IL each fall, parents find themselves competing with every other parent in the neighborhood in the annual Sitter Shuffle: the frantic search to find the perfect replacement babysitter.

But there is hope…

Hennessy, the bestselling Cognac in the world and one of the most celebrated and storied brands in history, today announces the fourth annual edition of the acclaimed Hennessy Artistry series, a four-city slate of musical performances that promise to deliver an electrifying experience of unexpected blends: musical, artistic, cultural — and flavorful.

Need some ideas on how to find that new Rockford job or creatively get back to work quickly after a layoff?

If so, these ideas other job seekers are using and that seem to be working might help you land that job of your dreams or at least get you back on the pay roll in Rockford, IL or possibly elsewhere sooner rather than later.

I don’t mean get away from Rockford forever but a nice trip can sure be enjoyable once in awhile and good for the soul.

So, have you been thinking about taking a trip to get away from Rockford, IL and enjoy another part of our country this fall but worried that you just can’t afford to?

Well think again!

Are you a Rockford, IL student looking for the real scoop on that college or university you have your eye on?

Or are you Rockford parents of a soon to be college student wanting more details of what your graduate will be up against when he is no longer under your wings?