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Rockford’s first ever Ironman triathlon has sold out 5 months ahead of race day
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Walgreens will close its Kishwaukee Street store in Rockford next month
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Excitement is brewing: Here’s when Yuengling will arrive in the Rockford region
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Here’s what’s set to fill the former Sonic Drive-In in Cherry Valley
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Rockford named hottest housing market in the country in new Realtor.com ranking
January 14, 2025
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — The city has climbed to the top of the rankings in the Realtor.com Hottest Housing Markets list, making its way to the No. 1 position
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Rockford’s first ever Ironman triathlon has sold out 5 months ahead of race day
January 17, 2025
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s first ever Ironman event has sold out five months before race day. Ironman and GoRockford announced Friday that the Ironman 70.3 triathlon, which
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The Sandwich Spot is returning to downtown Rockford, filling the former Subway
January 17, 2025
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — A locally owned cafe specializing in sandwiches, soups and a salad bar is preparing to open in the former Subway restaurant and TNT Funnel Cakes
