Rockford Area Arts Council

It’s been a hard few years for teachers during the pandemic. And roughly 1 out of every 5 educators say they’ve experienced Long COVID symptoms. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin has the story of one Rockford educator who has been forced to leave teaching because of lingering COVID-related medical issues.

A Rockford neighborhood has something that you won’t find in most residential areas thanks to an art initiative. An unveiling took place Nov. 17.

The art of poetry is being recognized at the fall gallery walk.

A Rockford Arts organization is bringing back summer programs that sprouted from the effects of the pandemic last year -- putting their former programs on…

A northern Illinois arts organization is holding its annual award show to honor creatives whose art has enriched the community.“Smile on the Arts” is the…

A biannual gallery walk that was put on pause in 2020 due to the pandemic returned to Rockford this past Friday and Saturday. Spectators traveled from one…

A Rockford arts organization is accepting nominations for its annual arts awards.Mary McNamara Bernsten is the executive director of the Rockford Area…

A northern Illinois Boys & Girls club received a grant that will help bring an attraction that’s typically outside -- inside the building.The Rockford…

Two northern Illinois poets Saturday were appointed to positions new to the city of Rockford. Jocelyn Kuntz was awarded youth poet laureate and Christine…

A Rockford youth summer apprenticeship program has ended and the fruits of the participants’ labor are ready to be revealed. SPARK! -- or -- Significant…