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September 27, 2024

Reality TV show starring Rockford performer reveals ‘the soul behind the drag’

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September 5, 2024

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August 21, 2024

Tough Mudder, live music, free movie at the Coronado, Picklefest and more ways to have fun this week in the Rockford area

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August 19, 2024

Teddy Swims to rock Rockford’s new Hard Rock Casino, featuring hometown talent on drums

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July 24, 2024

Live music festivals, nationally touring comedians and more things to do this week in the Rockford area

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July 12, 2024

Rock River Anything That Floats Race says more signups needed to keep event afloat

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July 10, 2024

Here are 24 things to do indoors and outdoors across the Rockford area this week

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July 4, 2024

Fourth of July in Rockford: Where to park, view fireworks, follow the parade and more

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June 27, 2024

Broadway conductor Kevin Stites to lead Rockford Symphony Orchestra for Star Spangled Spectacular

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June 18, 2024

Juneteenth celebrations return to Sinnissippi Park in Rockford. Here’s the schedule of events

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Rockford Art Museum and Discovery Center Museum have partnered to host Impressionists: Immersive Exhibit now through May 11. 
Info on exhibit hours/tickets here: https://discoverycentermuseum.org/exhibit/impressionists-immersive-exhibition/

Rockford Art Museum and Discovery Center Museum have partnered to host Impressionists: Immersive Exhibit now through May 11.
Info on exhibit hours/tickets here: https://discoverycentermuseum.org/exhibit/impressionists-immersive-exhibition/

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Rockford art exhibit gives new way to experience Impressionism

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Take a look inside the 168-year-old former Chick House Hotel building at State and Elm streets in downtown Rockford. 
A portion of the property was recently purchased by Urban Equity Properties, which plans to revive it into loft apartments and ground-floor businesses. 

More details here: https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2025/01/04/urban-equity-properties-buys-historic-chick-house-hotel-building-in-downtown-rockford/

Take a look inside the 168-year-old former Chick House Hotel building at State and Elm streets in downtown Rockford.
A portion of the property was recently purchased by Urban Equity Properties, which plans to revive it into loft apartments and ground-floor businesses.

More details here: https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2025/01/04/urban-equity-properties-buys-historic-chick-house-hotel-building-in-downtown-rockford/

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Inside the historic 'untouched' former Chick House Hotel in downtown Rockford

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Demoition underway at former Rockford elementary school

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