United Way Rock River Valley and Crusader Community Health have expanded Reach Out & Read to all Winnebago County-based Crusader clinics — a…
Books for Brighter Futures wraps up with a memorable free community book fair.
What started with a goal of 2,000 books became something much bigger.…
Free Days and Activities for Kids in Rockford This Summer 2026
Summer in Winnebago County just got a little sweeter. Whether you're looking for a…
When a community rallies around a shared goal, the results can be extraordinary. United Way Rock River Valley's Books for Brighter Futures book…
April 22–24, 2026
Rockford didn't just observe Earth Day this year. It rolled up its sleeves.
More than 900 volunteers turned out over three days —…
Every Child Deserves to Grow Up Reading
April 23 is World Book Day — and in Winnebago County, we're celebrating the work happening every day to make…
Something significant is happening in Jackson Charter School's first-grade classrooms — and the numbers back it up.
This winter, first-grade…
Community Rallies Around Reading: Follett Content Helps Unlock Stretch Goal for 'Books for Brighter Futures'
When United Way Rock River Valley…
Community partnership aims to put books in the hands of Pre-K through 3rd grade readers across the Rock River Valley
ROCKFORD, IL — March 10, 2026 —…