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MAS Mail & Print is now open at 5970 E. State St., which is in the shopping center with Valli Produce.
“We are a one-stop shop from mailing to printing to helping small businesses grow,” owner Mo Awad said.
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✅New headquarters
✅New wish granted
Nik’s Wish celebrated its first official home base on Tuesday by granting a wish for a young adult whose life has been upended by cancer.
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Here’s the countdown and tree lighting from Stroll on State.
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That’s a wrap for this year’s Stroll on State in downtown Rockford.
The hearty, resilient celebrators of ‘Snow on State’ concluded the evening with the annual tree-lighting ceremony.
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Stroll on State’s parade stepped off with snow flurries flying and plows leading the way.
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Stroll on State will continue even with several inches of snow expected to pile up Saturday.
However, there are a few changes to the footprint and the drone show will be rescheduled.
See all the changes in the full story at RockRiverCurrent⚫️com.
John “Muzzy” Muzzarelli spent four decades in the concert industry, including eight as a roadie with Cheap Trick.
The prolonged exposure to loud music cost him his hearing.
This week he got the Gift of Sound from Miracle-Ear in Rockford.
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Work has heated back up at Rockford Brake Manufacturing- the former Gunite Corp. The factory now has more than 100 employees after former workers purchased it out of bankruptcy and restarted the shuttered south Rockford plant and foundry.
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“Mental health is just as important as physical health, and together we can create a safe, supportive environment for every student."
Marshmallow's HOPE to provide free mental health services to Rockford Public Schools students
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free newsletter ROCKFORD — A local nonprofit dedicated to youth suicide prevention
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Carz R Us, which has been in business since 2009 in Machesney Park, has opened a second location.
Carz R Us cuts the ribbon on its second location in Machesney Park
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — A locally owned automotive repair company celebrated
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The countdown and lighting of the Christmas tree for a snowy Stroll in State in downtown #rockford
Former Gunite factory in #rockford reopens with new ownership
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Sleigh Bar: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
Rockford City Market Rockford City Market Water Street at East State Street Rockford, IL 61104, RockfordSleigh the holiday season at Rockford's holiday pop-up bar. Sip on festive cocktails and soak in the Christmas decor. Open […]
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The Thankful Path
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2025 Festival of Lights
Sinnissippi Park 1401 N. Second Street, Rockford2025 Festival of Lights – Official Schedule Friday 11/28 – Sunday 11/305pm – 10:30pm Thursday 12/4 – Sunday 12/75pm – […]
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2025 Festival of Lights
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