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January 5, 2026

Rockford City Council recap: Here’s what happened on 7 key measures

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January 5, 2026

New event space in Rockford’s Midtown wins City Council approval

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January 5, 2026

Festival of Lights in Rockford draws estimated 105K visitors

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January 3, 2026

Rockford City Council’s busy start to 2026: 7 items to watch

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January 2, 2026

How to recycle your Christmas tree in the Rockford area

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January 2, 2026

National Stuttering Association to launch new Rockford chapter

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December 31, 2025

FHN officially becomes Mercyhealth FHN on Jan. 1

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December 31, 2025

New year, new laws: More than 250 take effect on Jan. 1 in Illinois

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December 31, 2025

$25.3M bridge replacement in Rockton passes key milestone

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December 31, 2025

Rockford assistant city attorney named new 17th Judicial Circuit judge

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Join us at 815 ALE FEST at the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31. Your chance to sample TONS of beers from different breweries near and far! Live music from Dead Man's Hand, food, great vibes, and more! Grab your tickets at 815alefest.com

Join us at 815 ALE FEST at the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31. Your chance to sample TONS of beers from different breweries near and far! Live music from Dead Man's Hand, food, great vibes, and more! Grab your tickets at 815alefest.com

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If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

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815 Holiday Gift Guide: 815 Custom Auto

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If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring.

First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use.

Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring.

First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use.

Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

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Holiday Gift Guide 815: Golf Shack Rockford

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December 29, 2025

Rockford gas prices hit lowest level since 2021

December 29, 2025

How to get a safe ride home this New Year’s Eve in Winnebago County

December 29, 2025

Photos of 2025 | Look back at our favorite Rockford-area images of the year

December 28, 2025

Candy Cloud to break ground on first drive-thru restaurant in Machesney Park

December 23, 2025

McNamara, Bell highlight $65M in infrastructure work in Rockford’s 13th Ward

December 23, 2025

Rockford teachers to present final contract offer after 9 months of negotiations

December 23, 2025

Podcast: 2025 year in review with Mayor Tom McNamara

December 22, 2025

Village Green holds final shopping day as Platt Hill Nursery begins hiring push in Rockford

December 22, 2025

A.M. Social Brunch cuts the ribbon on new Loves Park restaurant

December 22, 2025

City removes, keeps stained glass windows from historic Elks Club in downtown Rockford

December 20, 2025

815 Gift Guide: 815 Custom Auto in South Beloit

December 20, 2025

Spin City Wear focused on fashion, affordability in downtown Rockford

December 19, 2025

Belvidere-based Hamblock Ford acquires Chevrolet GMC dealership in Ottawa

December 19, 2025

815 Gift Guide: Golf Shack in Rockford

December 19, 2025

Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce hires VP of business expansion and attraction

December 19, 2025

‘Mall of Fitness’ set to open inside former Hilander in Rockford

December 19, 2025

With new deal, developers say Watch Factory restoration will begin in 2026

December 18, 2025

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois celebrates largest graduating class yet

December 18, 2025

Rockford fastener manufacturer celebrates $7.9M expansion

December 18, 2025

Urban Farmgirl in Rockford looks to ‘brighten days in little ways’ with Random Acts of Wishes

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