We Are Rockford

Gotta respect a sheep that obeys the rules of the road.

Ah, fall in the Midwest—the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches, and delightful outdoor activities. That is, until you're ambushed by swarms of biting Pirate Bugs, the tiny terrorizers that turn your autumn bliss into a battle for survival.

Sure, there are lot and lots of "haunted houses" throughout the state of Illinois that are put together and decorated for spooky Halloween fun and charge admission, but what we're talking about here is a haunted house that's not only spooky during Halloween season, but all year long because...it's really haunted (according to those who know these things).

Well, regardless of the new name for windchill, it's still the same thing: how much colder the wind makes the actual temperature feel like to human skin. I've always though "windchill" was a great description of what weather feels like when you add in some cold, gusty winds, but it's pretty clear that the people who give names to weather phenomenons don't much care what I think.

A recent settlement means checks coming in the mail to people who bought a specific glass measuring cup.

Most babies would be scared of the song. Not this one.

Living in Rockford comes with its own sacred scroll of unwritten rules—forget the 10 Commandments; in Rockford, the real rules are whispered over pizza and passed down like a well-guarded garage sale location.

Sorry, even apple pie isn't actually American.

When Rockford is brought up, people always have opinions. Some negative, some positive. However, even AI thinks there are things people should know about before moving here... and I find that a little bit funny.

Lockwood Park in Rockford, Illinois transforms into a festive fall wonderland during Fall On the Farm on October 19th and 20th.

One of the biggest joys we get living in this part of the country is knowing that we'll get a spectacular show of colored leaves (most years) before we spend several months with snow shovels and scrapers in our frigid hands. The question always is "when is the absolute best time to get out and enjoy it?" Here's what the leaf experts think.

Embark on a fall foliage adventure in Illinois and witness the breathtaking colors of the season at prime viewing locations.