A look inside 2 historic buildings the city of Rockford plans to sell to a local... October 3, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app Two videos below take you inside the historic Rockford Watch Co. factory and the... Read More
Think Big's new small business incubator aims to help entrepreneurs break throug... October 2, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Construction is underway on a new small business incubator that aims to... Read More
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