Center for Sight & Hearing

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!

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.

03/16/2026

Due to the incoming severe weather, the Center will be closed tomorrow.

03/11/2026

The Center partners with ITAC to offer those with hard of hearing issues FREE large display phones, equipment and accessories. We have a display set up in our lobby to showcase a variety of phone styles and set-up. Patients who qualify for a free phone or tablet would only need a land line phone or cellular line. To qualify:
• Must be a documented resident of Illinois.
• Have active phone service (Landline, Cellular, Cable/VOIP, Prepaid Cellular), a copy of phone bill is required.
• Submit an application signed by an Audiologist acknowledging your hearing loss to the extent that you cannot use the standard phone system.

For more information and to receive an application for a FREE phone from ITAC, call 815-332-6800 or email us at info@cshil.org. Please also share with someone you think could use this FREE service.

03/06/2026

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.

03/03/2026

Join us for our upcoming 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. Come listen, and have your questions answered.

Upcoming Session:
The effects of Diabetes on your vision and hearing.

Cost: FREE

Date:
March 24th, 2026
9:30 am - Vision session
10:30 am - Hearing session

Location:
Center for Sight & Hearing, 8038 Macintosh Ln, Rockford, IL.

For more information or to reserve your spot, call 815-332-6800 or visit cshil.org/events. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Center for Sight & Hearing is a 501c3 nonprofit organization serving over 10,000 people each year