City, developer close on sale of Barber-Colman complex in Rockford as first phas... September 29, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city and real estate developer J. Jeffers & Co. have closed... Read More
Loves Park considers new taxing district to spur growth, fund improvements along... September 27, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The city is considering creating a special sales tax district along... Read More
Rockford's next historic makeover: New plans for former Watch Factory, city's fi... September 22, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A historic factory where timepieces were once made and the city’s first... Read More
Rockford City Council approves downtown social district, new BYOB rules at hooka... September 18, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday approved plans for a pilot program for... Read More
Rockford City Council delays decision on hookah lounges, downtown social distric... September 6, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Council has delayed a decision on whether to allow patrons to... Read More
Proposal for downtown social district, BYOB at hookah lounges advance to Rockfor... August 28, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday moved forward plans to create a downtown... Read More
Rockford City Council recap: A look at 6 measures at City Council Monday night August 21, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday tackled measures ranging from honorary street names... Read More
City Council approves deal to redevelop former Coke building in downtown Rockfor... August 21, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday approved a deal that paves the way... Read More
City Council OKs plans for affordable housing development, but a future vote sti... August 21, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday approved plans to build a mix of affordable... Read More
6 things to watch for at this week's busy Rockford City Council meeting August 21, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — If you plan on sitting through the entire City Council meeting on... Read More