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July 20, 2025

Developer moves forward with effort to restart stalled Colman Yards project with new contractor

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March 21, 2025

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

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January 16, 2025

Rep. West releases critical funding to support Colman Yards development in southwest Rockford

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November 7, 2024

Union workers now represent 100% of workforce on Colman Yards project in south Rockford

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November 3, 2024

Colman Yards in south Rockford on track to welcome first residents in summer 2025

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November 13, 2023

As work begins, developer says Colman Yards in Rockford will be built entirely by Illinois contractors

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September 29, 2023

City, developer close on sale of Barber-Colman complex in Rockford as first phase of work nears

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July 18, 2023

Developer J. Jeffers & Co. signs deal committing to redevelop the former Barber-Colman factory in Rockford

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July 18, 2023

‘We’ve got to keep going to get this done’: Here’s what happens next on Barber-Colman in Rockford

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July 17, 2023

Rockford City Council rejects labor deal requirement, approves redevelopment of Barber-Colman factory

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