Iconic Building in downtown Rockford is without its 'Lantern of Liberty' for the... November 13, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — An iconic element of the city’s skyline was removed Monday as part... Read More
Outdoor retailer Sierra opens first Rockford location on Saturday November 3, 2023 Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Sierra opens its first location in Rockford and fifth in Illinois on Saturday. The retailer... Read More
New ownership takes over independent grocery store Gray's Foods at Highcrest Cen... November 2, 2023 Rock River Current By Ken DeCoster Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The surviving link in what was a chain of... Read More
New management aims to reinvigorate banquet operations at former Cliffbreakers i... October 27, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A Chicago-based hospitality company has taken over management of Riverview Inn & Suites... Read More
Rockford-area gum factory officially has new ownership October 26, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The 67-year-old factory where some of the nation’s most recognizable gum brands... Read More
Spencer's is renovating space at Forest Plaza for second Rockford-area location October 20, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Spencer’s is adding a second location to the Rockford area with a... Read More
'More than your average barber': New Rockford barbershop owner helps former stud... October 17, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Midtown’s newest barbershop is more than a place to get a shave... Read More
Collins Aerospace unveils new $50M lab that will help create a new generation of... October 4, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Collins Aerospace has unveiled a new advanced power electric systems lab designed... Read More
New gas station and truck stop with full-service kitchen to fill vacant parking ... October 3, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — QuikTrip plans to bring a new gas station and truck stop with... Read More
A look inside 2 historic buildings the city of Rockford plans to sell to a local... October 3, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app Two videos below take you inside the historic Rockford Watch Co. factory and the... Read More