Rockford Register Star

Who says slides are just for kids? Remember when you were little and one of life's greatest thrills was going down a really tall slide? Then you grew up and now the next best thing was like an escalator. Why'd we stop having fun on slides as we grew up...

Have you ever met a celebrity? That's pretty much what banding day was like for me. I have watched Rockford's Peregrine Falcon Louise atop the Rockford Register Star building for three years now. If you haven't seen the live stream, you seriously need to check it out...

Anyone else have a weird internet obsession? Sure there's Facebook, and YouTube, and other social media sites. But then there's the unique stuff you just can't stay away from online. For me, it's a live stream on top of the Rockford Register Star building...

The Rockford Register Star reports that the former Byron High School player contends in his lawsuit there is a culture of “long standing, systemic, ritualized” hazing and bullying in the football program.

FALCON BABIES!

Rockford, Illinois has played a significant role in keeping the peregrine falcon off the endangered list. Specifically, a downtown Rockford building.

Imagine seeing a baby falcon fly off the top of the building in downtown Rockford and knowing you named it.

Winnebago and Boone County both agree that this apple is the best apple. Is it your favorite too?

If, like my wife Amy, you've got fond memories of attending the recently-demolished Walker Elementary School, you're invited to grab a souvenir.

Hudson Stern, who'll probably be a police officer himself someday, invited area police by the house for some treats.