Obituary: McKinley "Ken" Williams, Jr.

McKinley truly had a gift to lift anyone's spirits.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near Rockford

Looking for a Rockford-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.

RPS 205: Congratulations To This Year’s Those Who Excel Award Winners

The Those Who Excel program recognizes employees who demonstrate excellence in their jobs and go above and beyond their regular duties.

Best Rockford-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Rockford-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

Family Member Of RPS Superintendent Tests Positive For COVID-19

​Superintendent Ehren Jarrett is working from home as a precaution.

RPS 205 Shares COVID-19 Safety Update

"School staff and students are doing an outstanding job keeping each other safe."

Thurgood Marshall School Named 'Exemplary' With National Blue Ribbon Honor

​The U.S. Department of Education recognized The Gifted Academy at Thurgood Marshall School as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2020.

Western Governors University & IARSS Announce Partnership

New partnership will provide IARSS and Illinois public school employees the chance to further their skills through WGU’s online programs

Fire Alarm Goes Off At West View Elementary

Smoke in the cafeteria triggered the alarm Monday morning; all students and staff were evacuated and remained safe.

Rockford Public Schools: Student Meals Available Tuesdays And Fridays

​The Nutrition Services team will provide meals to RPS 205 students participating in remote and hybrid instruction this fall.

Rockford Public School District 205 Begins Classes

RPS 205 delayed the original Sept. 2 start date due to technological difficulties.

Rockford Public Schools Offers Child Care Options For Working Families

The department webpage contains options for the school year.

Obituary: Daniel M. Wigtil

Joliet resident passes away at the age of 67.

Pilot Killed As Plane Veers Off Runway, Catches Fire

The FAA said the plane crashed just after takeoff and burst into flames.

WGU to Grant $1 Million in Online Access Scholarships

Scholarships will provide high-speed internet for hundreds of students in Illinois to close the digital divide learning gap

BLUES BROTHERS MOVIE NIGHT at The Old Joliet Prison

BLUES BROTHERS MOVIE NIGHT at The Old Joliet Prison - Friday August 21st & Saturday, Aug. 22nd from 5 to 11pm!

RPS: Submit Nominations For The 2021 Fine Arts Hall Of Fame

​Rockford Public Schools will accept nominations for the Fine Arts Hall of Fame through Oct. 31.

Rockford Public Schools Updates Reopening Information

School staff are connecting with families this week to either verify or update their choice because they did not complete the survey.

District 205 Back-To-School Survey Launches July 29

Parents must make the choice between full-time remote instruction or in-person instruction for the upcoming school year.

Rockford Public Schools Distributing Chromebooks

Parents, guardians and students are required to bring a student ID to receive a device.

Rockford Public Schools Posts Immunizations Checklist

"Registration is not complete until your child has completed required examinations, immunizations and health screenings."

Rockford Schools Share Fall Plans

Families can choose to return to in-person instruction or full-time remote learning.

WGU and Bridge My Return Announce Partnership

Rockford-area service members can take advantage of new partnership offerings of education assistance to further workplace success

Rockford Public Schools Issues Registration Deadline Reminder

​Registration packets for students entering first through 12th grades in the 2020-21 school year are due this week.

WGU Announces Up to $3M in Scholarships for Rockford Area

Nonprofit, online university to award up to 1,000 scholarships worth $3,000 each to new students facing hardships as a result of COVID-19

RPS 205 Senior Prom Canceled

"Unfortunately the 50-person limit will not allow us to host the senior prom events we had hoped for our students."

Rockford’s 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled

Rockford's traditional Fourth of July events were canceled due to COVID-19.

District 205 Driver Education To Resume This Summer

RPS 205 teachers and students will comply with all Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines.

Natural Land Institute Announces Family Nature Adventures

Rockford-based organization converts Family Nature Day into virtual Family Nature Adventures to take place all summer for families with kids

Rockford Public Schools Establish Enrollment Guidelines

"We've updated our enrollment process because of restrictions from COVID-19."

Obituary: Edward Charles Kretz

He was a card player, loved to bet, basically on anything, to promote a contest, and he most often came out ahead.

WGU Announces up to $3M in Scholarships for Rockford-Area

Nonprofit, online university to award up to 1,000 scholarships worth $3,000 each to new students facing economic hardships amid COVID-19

Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Site To Open At Machesney Park CVS

Self-swab coronavirus testing will be available starting Friday at 24 additional Illinois CVS locations.

Summer Meal Distribution Begins June 9

The RPS 205 Nutrition Services team will provide meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. through August 18.

Rockford School District Updates Meal Distribution Schedule

The RPS 205 Nutrition Services team will provide meals to students on Mondays and Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m.

Rockford School Registration Only Available Via Mail

The district will mail registration packets to all elementary families in mid-June.

Sign Up Now For Rockford Summer Learning Opportunities

Summer programs this year are free and open to all RPS 205 students.

Shootout At Rockford Motel Leaves 2 Dead, Including Shooter

Rockford's police chief said officers took fire from "a weapon that was penetrating walls" during a shootout at a motel on Sunday.

Last Surviving Rockford Peaches Player Dies At 101

Pitcher Mary Pratt was among the players who inspired the hit movie "A League Of Their Own."

Food Truck Drive-Thru Event To Feature Five Businesses

All you have to do is drive through and your food will be brought (safely) to you during the Food Truck Drive-Thru event in Loves Park.