Nik's Wish founder appears on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show,' gets $10K surprise gif... April 19, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The founder of a local nonprofit that grants wishes to young adults... Read More
'Fiercely Midwestern' Whiskey Hotel Barbecue opens new restaurant Saturday in Ro... April 19, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROSCOE — The debut of Whiskey Hotel Barbecue, 5522 Elevator Road, on Saturday won’t... Read More
Students get their piece of history with mosaic mural that will be displayed for... April 18, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The artwork students at Lewis Lemon Elementary School pieced together on Thursday... Read More
Tulsa-based QuikTrip opens first Rockford location on East State Street April 17, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — QuikTrip, a gas station and convenience store with an array of food... Read More
Velvet Robot announces opening date for new Roscoe location April 17, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROSCOE — Velvet Robot Coffee Lab has announced the opening date for its new... Read More
Easy Tiger, a new restaurant with a summer vacation vibe, to fill former Ojeda's... April 17, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A new restaurant coming near the corner of Riverside Boulevard and... Read More
Rockford prepares for Hard Rock Casino traffic with East State Street widening April 17, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city is preparing East State Street to handle extra traffic expected... Read More
Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere opens for the season this weekend April 17, 2024 Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — Summerfield Zoo, a small zoo that provides visitors with close encounters of exotic animals and... Read More
Anderson Japanese Gardens to open for the 2024 season on Friday April 16, 2024 Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Anderson Japanese Gardens, a renowned attraction that draws roughly 100,000 visitors each year, is slated... Read More
'New life and a new legacy': Rockford couple prepares to open Plume in former De... April 16, 2024 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — When Chase Williams and Lia Pennacchi decided two years ago to get... Read More