Hard Rock officially started the groundbreaking and construction for the Rockford Hard Rock Casino.

The casino will soon be making its home here in Rockford, but along the way, hard rock is already making moves to impact the local community. Through funding the Rockford promise non-profit

The Rockford Promise provides scholarships for graduating high school seniors in Rockford Public Schools.

“Our whole goal and mission are educational attainment for local RPS 205 students the funding from Hard Rock Casino through the city of Rockford has made it possible for us fully funding our NIU option we have three total options and now and now our NIU option is fully funded,” said Kaylene Groh, Rockford Promise Executive Director.