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January 21, 2025

Slot revenue rose 3% in Rockford in 2024 to the second-highest total on record

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January 4, 2025

Urban Equity Properties buys historic Chick House hotel building in downtown Rockford

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October 3, 2024

Rockford area breast cancer survivors find power, beauty in boudoir portraits

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September 19, 2024

Rockford-area musicians, regional bands keep Hard Rock rocking multiple nights a week

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September 12, 2024

Domestic violence cases – once ‘a huge blind spot’ – now show high conviction rates in Winnebago County

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September 10, 2024

What does Hard Rock Live’s arrival mean for the Coronado Theatre and BMO Center in Rockford?

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September 1, 2024

Hard Rock and local leaders say there’s no need to fear a Beloit casino – but for different reasons

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August 21, 2024

Disagree with that 13% increase in your home’s taxable value? The deadline to challenge nears

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August 10, 2024

Check it out: How the giant showpiece guitar at Hard Rock Casino was made for Rockford

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July 22, 2024

Why are multiple car washes coming to the Loves Park area? Here’s what’s behind business trend

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June 30, 2025

Brothers behind Olivo Tacos plan new deli market in Rockford’s Midtown

June 27, 2025

New toddler garden takes early learning outside the classroom and into nature at Severson Dells

June 27, 2025

Local couple revives neighborhood ice cream shop with new look and treats in Rockford’s Rural Oaks

June 26, 2025

Tesla celebrates first Rockford showroom, aims to grow with additional services

June 26, 2025

Honeybee Roofing, which creates buzz with its flashy mascot, opens new office in Rockford

June 26, 2025

Need food? A new campaign promotes bus access to Rockford food pantries

June 25, 2025

Rockford University breaks ground on new multipurpose turf athletic field

June 25, 2025

Rockford’s first Hope House, the first in Illinois, sets out to give teens a supportive family home

June 25, 2025

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June 24, 2025

Critical fixes coming to nonprofit housing co-op on Rockford’s southwest side after nearly $1M state grant

June 24, 2025

Rockford City Council committee moves forward 2 residential housing proposals totaling more than 200 units

June 24, 2025

How Rockford’s new Fourth of July fireworks location will deliver different highs and lows

June 23, 2025

Rockford moves ahead with plans to extend grocery tax

June 23, 2025

Mother-and-daughter duo open new salon in downtown Rockford, their second location

June 23, 2025

24 new luxury condos planned for Rockford’s east side

June 22, 2025

Photos: Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Rockford

June 22, 2025

Top finishers at Rockford’s inaugural Ironman 70.3 praise course, crowd

June 20, 2025

Rockford and surrounding communities propose keeping grocery tax in place after state repeal

June 20, 2025

125 Ironman races, one purpose: Todd Crandell brings his message of hope to Rockford

June 20, 2025

Rockford Public Library’s ‘fountain of knowledge’ to retire after 60 years of digging up history

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