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Rockford’s 1834 Alliance Announces 2026 Transformers and Ignitors Honor Recipients

ROCKFORD, IL, June 11th, 2026 — The 1834 Alliance of Transformational Dreamers & Doers, a civic initiative created by Transform Rockford, announced the recipients of its inaugural honors during the…

1834 Alliance’s Bobbie Holzwarth Visits Rockford City Council, Delivers Grateful Remarks.

On Monday, June 15, 1834 Alliance committee member Bobbie Holzwarth appeared before the Rockford City Council to thank the Mayor,…

Inaugural 1834 Alliance Honors & Celebration Set for June 4 at the Nordlof Center in Downtown Rockford

Community and journalists are invited to celebrate the dreamers, doers and transformative projects building the Rockford Region’s future.

Rockford to Celebrate Stories of Transformation at 1834 Alliance Honors & Celebration

Free public event on June 4 will recognize community-driven progress and inspire what comes next.

Transform Rockford Launches the 1834 Alliance of Transformational Dreamers and Doers

A new initiative to celebrate extraordinary collaboration, inspire future transformational efforts and elevate Rockford’s story. Rockford, IL / January 29,…

Rockford 25 Years After: A City in Transformation

Twenty-five years ago, Rockford carried a heavy label. Forbes Magazine called us one of America’s, “most miserable cities.” Our downtown was dark. Store fronts sat empty. A great deal of […]