Runner's Image has equipped generations of Rockford area runners. It is closing its doors after more than four decades in downtown Rockford.
Jeff Kolkey is a reporter at the Rockford Register Star, where he has dedicated nearly two decades to covering a diverse range of topics including education, crime, courts, public-private partnerships, and government. His work often focuses on regional interest and social issues, striving to bring readers important stories they can't find anywhere else. Kolkey has been featured in various publications, including JG, The Pantagraph, USA TODAY, and Yahoo News.