Memorial Day

The first holiday weekend of the summer is almost here, and there's plenty of fun for everyone happening in the Rockford area. This is where you need to take the family this weekend.

I am always happy for a 3 day weekend. Especially when we take time to remember why we have it. Here are a list of activities going on around the area on Memorial Day.

We are just a week away from the beginning of summer, start planning your Memorial Day weekend, today!

Coming on the heels of Memorial Day I thought this was a really cool story. A lost purple heart medal was found and returned to a family who thought they'd never see it again.

For years Winnebago County had passed out thousands of flags to veterans' organizations and widows of veterans. Due to lack of funding, in 1984, the county was forced to stop that service.

Think straight and be safe this holiday weekend especially if you plan to hit the highways.

If you've never been to D.C. to visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, this trailer for the documentary "The Unknowns" will give you a glimpse into America's pride and valiant soldiers.

It's the unofficial opening of the summer season with Memorial Day, which of course means it's time to bust out the grill. Take a look at the top grilling recipes that are being tweeted in preparation for the big weekend.

The unofficial start to summer is finally upon us, and I bet you have plenty of BBQ'ing and fun planned for this Memorial Day weekend! Don't forget to be safe, honor a vet, and make time to check out these events this weekend.

I like to consider a Memorial Day party the first party of summer, so of course you need to do it up right and have some fun! Here's some cool things to make sure your Memorial Day food, fun, decor and more is stuff your friends and family will love!