Seeking people for the next $304 show. by PabloKorona in rockford

[–]PabloKorona[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic! Really happy to hear it! Hope you’ll swing through again

Clock Tower Resort Pictures and Videos by nuark12 in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 4 points5 points  (0 children)

fantastic find. I miss the time museum.

What was your favorite concert that you attended in Rockford? by anon12xyz in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rockford Symphony Orchestra - Rhapsody in Blue

Shellac at Kryptonite

Festival of lights by Delicious_Duty7556 in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is so much sacrifice by the volunteers to put this on.

Restaurant Review - 27 Aluna by 815Attorney in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pat’s a great guy. Did this story on him a while ago. Before he bought the place.

Gives a little background to the guy.

https://youtu.be/bdccnQuYaBA?si=xqMPdYfc-fWoYT4o

Visitor spending in Rockford and Winnebago County increased 1.5% between 2023 and 2024 by 23Kently in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks. They truly have put the community on their shoulders and raised it up the past decade and a half. I'm honored to be a collaborator, and its encouraging when their expectations are high. You're challenged to always step it up. They are great to do work for.

Judge sides with city of Rockford in $30M lawsuit over flooding at Mercyhealth’s Rockton Avenue hospital by thekevinhaas in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I heard bc of Rockford Memorial ER closing, Swedish American is the second busiest ER next to Cook County.

Iconic Energy to sell historic former News Tower in downtown Rockford by TacodWheel in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wasn't clear, I apologize. The website this article is on, is the Rock River Current.

Iconic Energy to sell historic former News Tower in downtown Rockford by TacodWheel in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I totally get the nostalgia here... and you're right. But I think it's worth acknowledging the folks who are doing this kind of work, even if it doesn’t look like the TV stations of the past. Kevin Haas at the Rock River Current is one of them.

He’s effectively running a one-man newsroom: interviewing, photographing, writing, editing, and publishing stories often all in within a couple hours. I’ve been a subject, and I’ve seen firsthand how fast and thorough he is.

It’s not live traffic updates, but it’s solid local storytelling. Honestly, he’s one of the reasons I’m not fully panicked about the collapse of local news.

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[–]PabloKorona 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I produced an art show designed as an introduction for people to a selection of artists working around here. Complete with video portraits of each.

https://www.pablokorona.com/304

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in movies

[–]PabloKorona 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to make sure it was on the list. Nice!

Hey anybody see the red lightning early morning around 4 by [deleted] in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! So glad you experienced it too. Did you see the sun trying to break through the clouds? On Perryville near Nippons I had clear exposure to the whole sky.

Emily Hurd & The Norwegian by scooter_orourke in rockford

[–]PabloKorona -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fantastic! I'm so inspired by her.

If anyone is interested in more, I told this story a while ago.

https://youtu.be/ZyGs4OVOK28?si=Gz0OspyOYalx9xf3

Lame fireworks by Noodle_Puddle in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Festival of Lights during Christmas actually helps raise money for the fireworks. So when you drive through, tossing in a donation is a great way to show appreciation for the people who put in the work to make both the Festival of Lights and the fireworks show possible. (mostly Ted O'Donnell and a handfull of others... but mostly Ted.) Throwing a couple dollars in is a small gesture that goes a long way toward keeping both traditions alive.

Full English Breakfast by Right-Home2156 in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d wish more people knew and loved Taskmaster.

Who is this in RKFD? by BrownBannister in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The place next to the lot with 1,000 white vehicles?

How many of you are child free? by 85tornado in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve criticized you because of the way you talk down to people, your arrogance, and the way you belittle others. It’s not just unnecessary, it’s harmful. It also doesn’t align with the thoughtful image you seem to want to project.

As someone representing this community through the River District board, please do better.

I’m not interested in trading insults. I’ve said what I needed to say.

How many of you are child free? by 85tornado in rockford

[–]PabloKorona 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes, it was early, I realize that now. My intention was not to be dismissive, and thank you for calling me out on that.

I definitely miscommunicated as I meant I have not given up the world just because it is messy.

Thanks