Center for Sight & Hearing

05/05/2026

Thank you!! We want to thank everyone who came out this past Saturday May 2nd for our first Hike for Hearing. The weather was perfect and Rock Cut couldn't have been lovelier. Special thanks to our sponsors UW Health, MercyHealth, Rosecrance, Fuel Medical, Meijer, and the Lions Clubs from Rochelle and Rockford.

Thank you again for your support for the Center. We had a wonderful time and we'll look forward to seeing you all next year.

05/01/2026

The North Boone High School Leo Club recently visited the Center to present a generous donation check stemming from their fundraising efforts during the Spring semester. Thank you North Boone Leos for all your hard work!

04/24/2026

The Center's own Dr. Hartman was on WIFR's Morning Blend this morning with Aaron Wilson discussing the upcoming Hike for Hearing event on May 2nd at Rock Cut State Park. If you'd like to watch the segment, visit https://www.wifr.com/livestream/.

Great job Anneliese!

There's still time to sign-up for the Hike and come walk or run Rock Cut with us. Visit cshil.org/hike for details and the registration link.

04/05/2026

We hope everyone is enjoying a very happy Easter!

04/03/2026

In partnership with the Rockford Lions Club, we are holding the Inaugural Hike For Hearing • 5K Run/Walk on May 2nd at Rock Cut State Park, to promote awareness of hearing loss and the importance of regular testing.

This will be a family-friendly event entirely on the roads of Rock Cut in order to be wheelchair, stroller and walker accessible, as well as facilitating the timed 5K run. To register to Hike or Run visit cshil.org/hike or runsignup.com/Race/IL/LovesPark/HikeForHearing5KRunWalk. Registration costs are $35 and serves as your donation to the fundraiser. Event t-shirts are included to show your support. All are welcome to join us for a fun Spring day in the park!

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03/24/2026

Happening now >>> Still plenty of time to join us today for a discussion of Diabetes and the effects the disease can have on your vision and hearing. Our Doctors will cover both aspects in their individual talks starting with Vision at 9:30am and then Hearing will begin approximately 10:30am. The is a FREE event so come listen, and get your questions answered.

03/21/2026

Happening now >>> Spring Cleaning Donation Day is in full swing with many donations brought in already! Drive up and drop off your old eye glasses, hearing aids and other used vision and hearing equipment today until Noon. Volunteers are here to help - Center for Sight & Hearing, 8038 MacIntosh Ln, Rockford.

03/19/2026

Great News >> We just received two donated sets of newer, high tech hearing aids and our Spring Cleaning Donation Day giving has begun! The Center will be donating these devices to someone in need with giveaway details coming soon.

Don't forget to bring your old, used hearing and vision equipment to the Center this Saturday March 21st between 9am - Noon, 8038 MacIntosh Lane, Rockford, IL. Volunteers will be on hand to collect your old equipment so we can recycle, refurbish and redistribute them to those who need assistive devices, but may not have the means for newer technology.

Thank you in advance for your help - See you Saturday!

03/19/2026

Our popular Sign Language classes are starting again soon! Sign up now to join us for our Spring '26 session beginning March 30th. These classes will help you learn to communicate better with deaf loved ones and friends. Visit cshil.org/resources/sign-language-classes for details and to reserve your spot.

03/18/2026

Quick reminder >>> In coordination with the Rockford Lions Club, on Saturday March 21st we are having a Spring Cleaning Clear-out day for collecting donations of old vision and hearing equipment.

Volunteers will be on hand to accept outdated and used equipment including CCTVs, white canes, magnifiers and readers, hearing aids, eye glasses, cell phones and more. All collected donations will be recycled, repaired and repurposed if possible, for those who need assistive devices but may not be able to afford newer technology.

All donations can be dropped off March 21st between 9am - Noon at the Center for Sight & Hearing, 8038 Macintosh Ln, Rockford, IL. For more information call the Center at 815-332-6800.

03/16/2026

The Center will be closed today due to the severe weather. Appointments and ASL classes will be rescheduled as soon as possible.