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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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February 21, 2023

4 dozen nominees announced for Rockford Area Arts Awards

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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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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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Former Gunite factory in #rockford reopens with new ownership

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What gets stored under the Jefferson Street bridge in #rockford ?

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Inside the historic Elks Club, which faces potential demolition #rockford #historicbuildings

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

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White coat ceremony welcomes 58 medical students to Rockford

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

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Steve Summers named Winnebago County Fair Person of the Year

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

Photos: Winnebago County Fair festivities and queen pageant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rockford Public Library Board names Jamie Getchius as new president

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