ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Bookerfest in Rockford started nearly 50 years ago to celebrate culture, community, and excellence. After a brief break, the event’s been thriving since its return.

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Bookerfest, a celebration of Black culture and history, was held at the African American Resource Center in Rockford, Illinois, and provided a space for the community to learn about each ...

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ROCKFORD — Attendees of the 27th annual Bookerfest felt at home again this weekend. That’s because, after two years at Marinelli Field in Blackhawk Park, Bookerfest returned home to Booker ...

ROCKFORD (WREX) – Bookerfest kicked off its annual three-day festival with Family Fun Night. The event, which was held at Booker Washington Park, featured music, face painting and appearances by ...

Bookerfest This year's Bookerfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on July 20 on the grounds of the Booker Washington Community Center, 524 Kent St. in Rockford.

The 2024 winner of Best Bakery in the Rockford area has been delighting customers with scratch-made pastries and fresh-baked breads since 1994. Below are the top three bakeries in Rockford, as ...

ROCKFORD, MI – Construction is well underway on a new Rockford elementary school building that was intentionally designed to strengthen student identity and belonging.

A decade ago, Rockford, Ill., was the underwater mortgage capital of America. Today, it is the country’s top real-estate market, according to The WSJ/Realtor.com Housing Market Ranking. Rockford ...