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December 17, 2024

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

by Rock River Current

December 20, 2023

Cirque Dreams, Festival of Lights and more: 10 things to do on Christmas weekend in the Rockford area

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by Kevin Haas

November 15, 2022

A massive spruce that grew too big to decorate will glow at Stroll on State for the first time in 15 years

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by Kevin Haas

November 14, 2022

What does it take to setup the Festival of Lights? Here’s a look at the small but mighty effort

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815 Holiday Gift Guide: Glow With Britt in #rockford

Rock River Current December 5, 2025 2:29 pm

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The countdown and lighting of the Christmas tree for a snowy Stroll in State in downtown #rockford

Rock River Current November 30, 2025 9:10 pm

No repeat gifts this year! The Pickin’ Chicks is packed with unique, affordable finds for all ages. #HolidayGiftGuide

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: The Pickin Chicks

Rock River Current November 28, 2025 12:25 pm

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

815 Gift Guide: Glow with Britt in Rockford

Rockford mayor to issue ‘Shop Local in December’ proclamation

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

New Roscoe business aims to provide sanctuary from stress

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

Rockford couple opens new discount mattress store

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

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

Carz R Us cuts the ribbon on its second location in Machesney Park

Nik’s Wish celebrates new Rockford headquarters with surprise gift for cancer patient

YMCA in Loves Park to double fitness center size, add 24-hour access

Rever’s Marina in downtown Rockford to go back up for sale

New Rockford shop offers mailing, shipping and resources to help small businesses grow

2 new downtown venues win approval from Rockford City Council

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

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

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

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

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