Rockford IL, Blog

Are You Well Prepared for Retirement in Rockford?

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:08:28 +0000

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.

Rockford, Let’s All Put the Focus on Good Sportsmanship

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:26:58 +0000

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...

Rockford Women Urged Not to Drink While Pregnant

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:49:26 +0000

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...

Great Rockford Get Away – Here’s One of the Best Cities to Visit

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:14:33 +0000

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. Add Albuquerque to Your 'Best Cities to Visit' List Come discover why Albuquerque tops the charts, all without breaking the bank

Would You Consider a Rockford Home Exchange?

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:02:38 +0000

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?

Rockford Residents Recommended to Avoid Tanning Beds

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:27:29 +0000

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…

Rockford, Join the Chicagoland Motorcycle F.A.S.T. Ride on Aug 16

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:01:57 +0000

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…

Is your Rockford Babysitter Heading off to College?

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:03:07 +0000

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…

Rockford, The Fourth Edition of Hennessy Artistry Series is Coming to Chicago

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:19:33 +0000

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.

Rockford Job Seekers Expanding Their Career Options

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:14:53 +0000

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.