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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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December 29, 2025

Rockford gas prices hit lowest level since 2021

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December 29, 2025

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

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December 29, 2025

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

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December 28, 2025

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

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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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815 ALE FEST IS BACK IN 2026!

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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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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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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

December 17, 2025

Professional Plastics opens new facility in Belvidere, its second in the region

December 17, 2025

City Council gives OK to new McDonald’s on Perryville Road in Rockford

December 16, 2025

Rockford’s new school superintendent says his ‘ultimate goal’ is teaching 3rd grade again

December 16, 2025

Plans move ahead to bring new event space to old Ellida Lodge in Rockford’s Midtown

December 16, 2025

Rockford Public Schools name Indiana educator as next superintendent

December 16, 2025

Rockford ranks atop Zillow’s list of most popular cities for home shoppers

December 16, 2025

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December 16, 2025

Stepping Stones of Rockford opens new group home for adults with serious mental health issues

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December 12, 2025

Country superstars Lady A surprise Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity with $50K for 2026 home builds

December 12, 2025

Urban Equity Properties to tackle $45.6M revamp of historic News Tower in downtown Rockford

December 11, 2025

Rockford native Cameron Smith makes history with Olympic-qualifying win

December 11, 2025

After an expansive development was rejected, a new pitch looks to rezone 4 Rockford plots for duplexes

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