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April 27, 2023

Want to see this new Rockford mural on a T-shirt? There’s a plan in the works

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April 26, 2023

Symbol, Rockford’s red riverfront art monument, to get its first facelift in a decade

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April 21, 2023

New Midtown mural spells out Rockford’s sports, industrial and arts history

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April 20, 2023

Arts take center stage in Rockford this weekend for Spring ArtScene

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February 28, 2023

Rockford Guilford High School Valkyries ready to put on a show nearly 60 years in the making

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2023 Rockford Area Arts Awards nominees

February 21, 2023

4 dozen nominees announced for Rockford Area Arts Awards

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Laura Gomel Art Scene

February 14, 2023

Downtown Rockford art collaborative changes name, reforms as nonprofit

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February 6, 2023

Beyond the lens: New Kortman Gallery exhibit in Rockford reimagines photography

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Rockford New Word 2023

January 10, 2023

Here are the official selections for Rockford New Words 2023 at West Side Show Room

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December 2, 2022

Artist aims to inspire with exhibit that showcases the faces of Rockford’s past, present and future

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August 16, 2025

Storms cause damage, leave thousands without power in Belvidere

August 16, 2025

Rusty Taco, which offers fast-casual options from breakfast through dinner, opens Monday in Rockford

August 15, 2025

Harvey Wallbangers gives glimpse of new downtown Rockford spot ahead of September opening

August 15, 2025

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August 15, 2025

Today is the last day in business for Valli Produce in Loves Park

August 15, 2025

‘There is greatness for us to experience’: Rockford celebrates 815 Day

August 15, 2025

Steve Summers named Winnebago County Fair Person of the Year

August 14, 2025

What is there to do on 815 Day? Here are a dozen options for Rockford Day

August 14, 2025

This Rockford road had 500 pothole complaints last year. It’s ‘long overdue’ resurfacing is complete

August 14, 2025

Photos: Winnebago County Fair festivities and queen pageant

August 13, 2025

Khloe Wiegers crowned Winnebago County Fair queen. She’s Miss Congeniality, too

August 13, 2025

New owner of Dairy Depot in Loves Park has plans for next door, too

August 13, 2025

Winnebago County Fair begins its 104th year. Here are some of the highlights

August 12, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission calls for Rockford to hold off on Elks Club demo

August 12, 2025

Gray’s Foods in Rockford to give away 50 backpacks to help local students

August 12, 2025

Public art project raises awareness for at-risk birds through vibrant murals in northern Illinois

August 11, 2025

After initial delays, Rockford committee gives preliminary OK to Davis Park improvements

August 11, 2025

Historic Elks Club owner asks Rockford for patience as he tries to sell, save the building

August 11, 2025

Rockford Public Library Board names Jamie Getchius as new president

August 11, 2025

Judge sides with city of Rockford in $30M lawsuit over flooding at Mercyhealth’s Rockton Avenue hospital


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