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Glow With Britt

December 8, 2025

815 Gift Guide: Glow with Britt in Rockford

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November 28, 2025

815 Gift Guide: The Pickin Chicks in Loves Park

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November 20, 2025

New pop-up Christmas-themed bar coming to Rockford City Market space

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March 13, 2025

New thrift store in south Rockford aims to offer good deals while “changing lives in our city’

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February 26, 2025

Rockford’s welcome sign – wrapped in controversy this week – is now a local retailer’s newest T-shirt

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December 17, 2024

815 Stocking Stuffer Guide | Shop small for last-minute gifts in the Rockford region

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February 8, 2024

815 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide | Shop local for cards, flowers, candy and more in the Rockford area

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February 7, 2024

Synergy Collective to open in former Wonderland Books space at Edgebrook in Rockford

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Boot Barn in Rockford

January 31, 2024

Here’s the retailer preparing to move into the former JoAnn Fabrics space in Rockford

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815 Holiday Gift Guide

November 22, 2023

815 Holiday Gift Guide | Shop local for clothes, toys, jewelry and more in the Rockford region

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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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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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January 14, 2026

Irish Marching Society to hold 50th anniversary St. Patrick’s Day parade in Rockford

January 14, 2026

New Chicago-style restaurant coming to East State Street in Rockford

January 13, 2026

Severson Dells Nature Center to kick off 50th anniversary with all-day open house

January 13, 2026

Hard Rock Casino Rockford had more than 1.4M admissions last year, third most in the state

January 13, 2026

McNamara to host 2 town hall meetings on public safety in Rockford

January 13, 2026

The Rockford region’s housing market saw a new inventory low in 2025

January 12, 2026

City Council approves $250K to support Rockford Brake Manufacturing’s restart

January 12, 2026

Rockford City Market to hold theme nights, make other changes for 2026 season

January 10, 2026

New fried chicken franchise opens on 11th Street in south Rockford

January 9, 2026

Rockford Area Arts Council to honor Robert Greenblatt at upcoming arts awards

January 9, 2026

Jersey Mike’s Subs cuts the ribbon on new Loves Park location

January 9, 2026

Bethesda Covenant Church to celebrate 100 years in Rockford

January 8, 2026

Salvation Army prepares to move Belvidere thrift store to former grocery site

January 8, 2026

Takeoff Adventure Park coming to former Burlington space on East State Street in Rockford

January 7, 2026

Rockford Kung Fu Tea franchise closes. Owners working on new plans for the space

January 7, 2026

New ownership takes over The Rusty Wheel in South Beloit

January 6, 2026

Rockford teachers union, district head back to the bargaining table as strike vote looms

January 5, 2026

Nonprofit looks for city support to create new senior center in Rockford

January 5, 2026

Rockford City Council recap: Here’s what happened on 7 key measures

January 5, 2026

New event space in Rockford’s Midtown wins City Council approval


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