Our blogs
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Alex Gary: Our assistant business editor writes about real estate, banking and auto industries.
Arts4All: News, notes and events from inside the Rock River Valley’s arts scene, written by local artists.
Applesauce: Pat Cunningham offers an unabashedly liberal perspective on national politics.
Ask Geo: GO columnist Georgette Braun is curious about a lot of things. She’ll answer your questions and pose some of her own.
Bricks & Clicks: Why we do what we do at the Register Star.
Comings and Goings: Keep track of the latest business openings and closings with reporter Melissa Westphal.
Editor’s Note: What’s on the mind of Linda Grist Cunningham, executive editor.
Emily Tropp: Our preps writer discusses prep sports in northern Illinois.
Get Running: Staff copy editor Sadye Scott-Hainchek is settling into her sophomore year of running, after reaching her goal of a half-marathon in fall 2009. Read her personal journey toward a repeat this May and her assimilation into the running culture.
Go Green: This blog started when Rockford Woman editor Jennie Pollock tried to live without plastic for a week. Turned into all things earth friendly.
Good for You: Health isn’t a word. It’s a lifestyle: eating right, exercising and taking care of yourself. Our local experts are here to help.
Jay Taft: Our sports reporter adds attitude and brings a different flavor to his sports coverage. In his 10-plus years at the Rockford Register Star, he has managed to sprinkle in his own style of reporting while dealing with a wide variety of sports.
Jeff Kolkey: Our public private partnership reporter discusses the efforts of quasi-public organizations to revitalize downtown Rockford, expand regional tourism, reshape the region’s cultural venues and attract new industries.
Like Mike: HealthyRockford.com Editor Mike DeDoncker shares his knowledge on health and fitness.
Manufacturing 2.0: Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and more.
Matt Trowbridge: Our assistant sports editor discusses sports, from Rockford to Chicago and beyond.
Movie Man: Film critic Will Pfeifer listens to the buzz from Hollywood — and beyond.
Next Rockford: Founded in 2003, Next Rockford is a group of 100 Gen X and Gen Y professionals whose purpose is to shape the future of our community through bold projects and initiatives.
Our Health Experts: The Rock River Valley is proud to have medical experts in a wide range of fields. Tap into their knowledge.
Raising Our Voices: If Rockford is to become a cool city, young people in this region must raise their voices. We recruited high school and college students from the area to, well, raise their voices and share their opinions on the news.
Register Star Podcast: News, sports and all things entertaining are fair game for this podcast featuring Register Star personalities.
Sean F. Driscoll: Our jobs reporter’s job is to find out everything he can about jobs: who’s got them, who needs them and where they are. This blog is where you can find all sorts of job-related news and tidbits, from monthly statistics on unemployment and hiring to job-related issues like training, income, pensions and labor negotiations.
A Seat at the Table: Speak up about issues of the day.
Sweeny Report: Political Editor Chuck Sweeny shares political opinion and analysis.
Ted Biondo: Local activist discusses local, state and national issues from a distinctly conservative perspective.
Wood On Words: Have you ever needed an excuse to catch up on your jargon, gibberish, slang and gobbledygook? Our word guru Barry Wood will help you out.
