$140M in improvements to be made at Byron nuclear plant October 4, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current BYRON — More than $140 million in capital improvements will be made at the Byron Generating Station after... Read More
Rockford receives $500K in federal funding for Family Peace Center October 4, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — The city will receive $499,999 in federal funding to continue developing and expanding the services of... Read More
Health officials recommend proof of vaccination or negative COVID test for event... October 4, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Public health officials are recommending that entertainment venues such as the downtown BMO Harris Bank Center... Read More
Rockford barbecue spot adds cannabis-infused sauce to the menu October 2, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — A barbecue restaurant on the city’s west side has introduced a new cannabis-infused sauce that sets... Read More
New paint store in former Loves Park Kmart wants to help you 'make it happen' October 1, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — A company that aims to help customers breathe new life into their homes with fresh... Read More
Donna Apgar, longtime adoption coordinator for Winnebago County Animal Services,... September 30, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Donna Apgar, who spent decades caring for animals and connecting families with new pets, died Wednesday... Read More
Rockford mayor elected to Illinois Municipal League board and executive committe... September 30, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara will serve on the board of directors for an organization that represents local... Read More
Grocery store coming to Forest Hills Road and Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park September 30, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — Construction is underway on an Aldi’s grocery store at the southwest corner of Forest Hills... Read More
'Superheated demand': Rockford area home sale prices hit another record high September 29, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Home sale prices in the region climbed to another record high in August as buyers continue... Read More
'You've got to start somewhere': Transform Rockford program aims to provoke chan... September 29, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Denny Rich has seen how a small group of neighbors can spread good ideas across the... Read More