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May 31, 2024

5 seasons. 50+ murals. 3-day finale: Here’s why the CRE8IV mural initiative is ending its run in Rockford

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May 29, 2024

‘Telling a story in the sky’: Here’s what to expect from Rockford’s first-ever drone show

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April 22, 2024

This will be the last year for CRE8IV murals in Rockford. It’s going out with a 3-day festival

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June 8, 2023

Art in an alleyway: New Rockford mural project shows art can live in different spaces

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March 21, 2022

Rockford visitors bureau seeks muralists for summer CRE8IV projects

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October 22, 2021

Colorblind artist creates vibrant new mural in Pecatonica

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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