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February 6, 2025

Celebrity chef returns to Franchesco’s Ristorante in Rockford for special dinner experience

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January 31, 2025

Family-owned Sticky Rice Bites showcases authentic Lao cuisine and culture in Rockford

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Igloo at The Top in Rockford

December 4, 2024

New igloos let you experience historic Rockford skyscraper’s rooftop dining all winter

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March 11, 2024

Beef-a-Roo adds limited time menu items for St. Patrick’s Day, Lent

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January 31, 2024

Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant: A humble neighborhood favorite for more than 40 years

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January 26, 2024

What’s in store for Beef-a-Roo’s new breakfast menu? Here’s what’s coming to all Rockford area locations

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Glühwein in Rockford

November 10, 2023

Ready for some seasonal sips? You can get your glühwein at this Rockford restaurant

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September 15, 2023

Brunch, booze, and boards: A perfect Sunday at The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge in Rockford

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August 30, 2023

New restaurant Jalisco & Tequila in downtown Rockford focuses on authentic Mexican cuisine

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February 14, 2023

You Gotta Try This: Float therapy at Forest City Float in downtown Rockford

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December 8, 2025

Harlem School District to hold three public forums over potential cuts, closures

December 8, 2025

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December 5, 2025

Rockford mayor to issue ‘Shop Local in December’ proclamation

December 5, 2025

425 Manufacturing loads up more than 800 toys for The Salvation Army in Rockford

December 5, 2025

New Roscoe business aims to provide sanctuary from stress

December 4, 2025

Hard Rock Casino Rockford gifts $2K to The Arc, part of hundreds of thousands donated so far this year

December 4, 2025

Rockford couple opens new discount mattress store

December 3, 2025

Stroll on State to refund all vendor fees after snow hampered business

December 3, 2025

Marshmallow’s HOPE to provide free mental health services to Rockford Public Schools students

December 2, 2025

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December 1, 2025

2 new downtown venues win approval from Rockford City Council

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A one-of-a-kind painting discovered in Rockford has been returned to its home in Poland

November 29, 2025

Winter storm turns Rockford holiday festival into ‘Snow on State’

November 29, 2025

Photos: Stroll on State 2025 rolls on through the snow in downtown Rockford

November 29, 2025

Stroll on State will end earlier as snow forces more last-minute changes

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Stroll on State in Rockford will go on in the snow – with a few changes


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