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February 1, 2024

Ale Fest, Black History Month exhibit, art shows and more things to do in Rockford this weekend

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January 17, 2024

The Soar Awards, gospel music’s 2nd largest award show, to return to the Coronado in Rockford

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December 6, 2023

Holiday activities abound this week in the Rockford area. Here are 22 things to do

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November 29, 2023

Scotty McCreery to headline 2024 Boone County Fair

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October 4, 2023

From nationally touring performers to local artists, Rockford is packed with things to do this week

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September 26, 2023

From fall festivities to reliving history: Here are 16 sweet ideas for things to do in the Rockford area

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September 13, 2023

From glowing gardens to a psychic comedian: We predict you’ll enjoy one of these 17 Rockford-area events

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August 21, 2023

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ backed by live orchestra, DJ coming to the Coronado in Rockford

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Winnebago County Fair

August 15, 2023

Winnebago County Fair begins its 5-day run Wednesday. Here’s your quick guide to fair fun

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August 6, 2023

Ferragosto celebration at Lino’s to feature 6 hours of live music to benefit 6 Rockford nonprofits

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Rockford Art Museum and Discovery Center Museum have partnered to host Impressionists: Immersive Exhibit now through May 11.
Info on exhibit hours/tickets here: https://discoverycentermuseum.org/exhibit/impressionists-immersive-exhibition/

Rockford Art Museum and Discovery Center Museum have partnered to host Impressionists: Immersive Exhibit now through May 11.
Info on exhibit hours/tickets here: https://discoverycentermuseum.org/exhibit/impressionists-immersive-exhibition/

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Rockford art exhibit gives new way to experience Impressionism

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Take a look inside the 168-year-old former Chick House Hotel building at State and Elm streets in downtown Rockford.
A portion of the property was recently purchased by Urban Equity Properties, which plans to revive it into loft apartments and ground-floor businesses.

More details here: https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2025/01/04/urban-equity-properties-buys-historic-chick-house-hotel-building-in-downtown-rockford/

Take a look inside the 168-year-old former Chick House Hotel building at State and Elm streets in downtown Rockford.
A portion of the property was recently purchased by Urban Equity Properties, which plans to revive it into loft apartments and ground-floor businesses.

More details here: https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2025/01/04/urban-equity-properties-buys-historic-chick-house-hotel-building-in-downtown-rockford/

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Inside the historic 'untouched' former Chick House Hotel in downtown Rockford

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Demoition underway at former Rockford elementary school

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April 3, 2025

Voter turnout Tuesday was the lowest in at least 45 years for a contested Rockford mayoral race

April 2, 2025

Third, but not final, round of pandemic-era relief grants awarded to Rockford-area restaurants

April 2, 2025

Baked Wings won’t reopen its Loves Park location

April 2, 2025

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The Canine Crunchery, Rockford’s dog treat bakery, to close after 14 years

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March 31, 2025

New Mexican restaurant coming to former Fuji Cajun building in Loves Park

March 28, 2025

Here’s the next business coming to the former Rockford Speedway property

March 27, 2025

First Greater Rockford Chamber business sentiment survey shows increased investment and hiring

March 27, 2025

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March 26, 2025

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March 25, 2025

New hotel planned for Bell School Road in Loves Park

March 24, 2025

Ehren Jarrett, Rockford’s longest-serving superintendent in 60 years, will not renew his contract

March 24, 2025

Eight artists. One night. One price. New Rockford art show aims to put original work in more homes

March 21, 2025

Colman Yards developer terminates general contractor as it looks to restart the south Rockford redevelopment

March 20, 2025

Rockford Public Library to host book launch party with celebrated women’s baseball player Maybelle Blair

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‘I don’t care if it’s perceived as a Trump idea’: Loves Park Democrat proposes cutting state taxes on tips

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