As part of the Stroll On State festivities, many businesses are getting into the holiday spirit by taking part in Spread the Light, a decoration contest.
The pandemic has caused many area craft shows to be canceled, but some eager vendors are getting a chance to sell their items at Edgebrook’s Cider N’ Cinnamon arts and craft fair.
Small Business Saturday is a day many local shops look forward to year-round as they know they’ll have lots of customers. Which makes this year’s holiday extra important as business struggles during the pandemic.
Black Friday is typically one of the largest shopping days of the year, and many Stateliners say they plan to keep their spending local and support all small businesses.
In it’s 31st year, the Festival of Lights at Sinnissippi Park in Rockford will get started Friday, November 27 at 5 p.m. and run through New Year’s Eve.
Jackie and Richard Mansen live at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, and say this is their first ever Thanksgiving not being with family.
Winnebago County Public Health Administrator Dr. Sandra Martell along with officials from the UIC College of Pharmacy announce how they plan to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine upon arrival.
