'It hurts': Spike in unemployment insurance rates hits Rockford restaurants August 31, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Several small businesses here are grappling with the sticker shock of increased... Read More
Record Rockford-area home sale prices have some buyers struggling to find an aff... August 30, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Kent Holliston spent three years saving for a down payment on his... Read More
More Rockford-area bakers are growing their business from home after a change in... August 24, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Katelyn Sauberlich had a go-to recipe for relief whenever she needed to... Read More
'No limitations': Rockford's Angel Martinez returns to boxing with a fresh outlo... August 12, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Angel Martinez was one of the best amateur boxers in the country... Read More
Is short sweet? Loves Park City Council is done in 15 minutes or less June 30, 2022 Mary Sisk By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — It’s been said that everyone gets their 15 minutes of fame. If... Read More
Red-light cameras in Rockford? Mayor wants the authority, but not necessarily th... June 13, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Steve Abrahamson has seen drivers speed past stop signs on 18th Street without... Read More
Meet Rockford's accidental influencer: Jeniece Smith is 'charging into an area w... May 11, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Jeniece Smith was absorbed in the task of clearing out a new home... Read More
10 ways national media has described Rockford May 9, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Last week, readers of Forbes were presented a glowing depiction of Rockford as... Read More
Winnebago County Jail adds mental health services, aims to keep inmates connecte... May 5, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Jail introduced new group counseling programs this week as part... Read More
Aldermen search for compromise in debate over Rockford City Market grounds April 11, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A weekly event that draws thousands of people to downtown has found itself... Read More