The newly formed Machesney Park Historical Society, led by Barry Paye, has acquired the old Huskie Barrel and a plane that once belonged to Fred Machesney for its future museum campus.
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An annual “labor of love” to set up the Festival of Lights is underway. The process takes about a month and involves roughly 200 volunteer hours.
This year’s festival has added importance because funds raised will help put on a big fireworks show for America’s 250th birthday.
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Rebecca Tyo was officially sworn in Tuesday as the 12th chief in the 144-year history of the Rockford Fire Department.
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Michelle Curington will cut the ribbon on Time After Time Resale and Consignment Shoppe at 1 p.m. today with Miracle Mile Rockford.
📍 4774 E. State St., Rockford
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Megan and Brian Huels are developing Cahoots Rockford, a new family entertainment venue coming to downtown in early 2026.
It will feature mini putt, duck pin bowling, arcade games, a banquet space and more.
📍505 N. Madison St., Rockford
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Four former Gunite employees — Tim Davis, from left, Scott Henderson, Mike Brandi and Brandon Baumann — purchased the shuttered company and are reopening it as Rockford Brake Manufacturing.
The facility will employ 150 people as at restarts operations.
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The annual All Hallows Eve tradition brought hundreds of families to the Victorian Village at Midway Village Museum in Rockford.
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