A new dual-brand restaurant is coming to Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park June 19, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The next development happening in the East Riverside Boulevard corridor will... Read More
The country's fastest-growing dessert chain is preparing to open in Rockford June 12, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Crumbl Cookies, a fast-growing chain of cookie delivery and takeout stores, is... Read More
Belvidere couple reinvents RBI Brunch Bar in Rockford as original owners shift f... June 9, 2023 Kevin Haas By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — RBI Brunch Bar, the North Perryville Road business that... Read More
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened its first Rockford location June 6, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened its first restaurant in the city, and... Read More
Lino's Restaurant's 'summer shack' adds new way to enjoy its shipping container ... June 6, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A new addition to the restaurant Lino’s opened inside a shipping... Read More
New state budget includes $1.5M for Rockford restaurants hurt by spike in unempl... May 27, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The newly passed state budget includes $1.5 million to provide relief to... Read More
New Mexican restaurant to fill former Granite City space outside CherryVale Mall... May 17, 2023 Kevin Haas By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — After sitting vacant for more than three years,... Read More
Rockford City Market, a stepping stone for entrepreneurs since 2010, will welcom... May 17, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — For more than four months, Kendra Moreno and Kailee Schulz have been... Read More
Dairyhaus, a Rockton staple for 40 years, earns state tourism honor. Here's how ... May 5, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — A handmade ice cream shop that’s been part of the fabric of... Read More
New Midtown mural spells out Rockford's sports, industrial and arts history April 21, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Midtown‘s newest mural is a tribute to Rockford sports, industry and history... Read More