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October 16, 2025

Spider Sushi Bar elevates its drink options with new twist on Mexican-Asian fusion in Rockford

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September 9, 2025

Embassy Suites in downtown Rockford is ready to solve its restaurant identity crisis

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June 30, 2025

Brothers behind Olivo Tacos plan new deli market in Rockford’s Midtown

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June 16, 2025

Capri cuts the ribbon on Loves Park restaurant, culminating effort to reopen after fire

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June 11, 2025

New family-owned michoacana opens in south Rockford

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November 1, 2024

After taking a year to regroup, Ripe Life Juice Co. is ready for its comeback in downtown Rockford

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September 21, 2024

Local restaurateurs look to spice up the city with new Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken in Rockford

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September 17, 2024

Superfans pleaded for Buona Beef to come to Loves Park. Now their wish has come true

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September 6, 2024

Salamone’s North expands its Rockford restaurant, doubling the dining space

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Miguel Mora at Crave

July 1, 2024

Rockford native who learned from Michelin-star chefs returns home to lead Crave’s kitchen

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December 8, 2025

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

December 8, 2025

815 Gift Guide: Glow with Britt in Rockford

December 5, 2025

Rockford mayor to issue ‘Shop Local in December’ proclamation

December 5, 2025

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

December 5, 2025

New Roscoe business aims to provide sanctuary from stress

December 4, 2025

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

December 4, 2025

Rockford couple opens new discount mattress store

December 3, 2025

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

December 3, 2025

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

December 2, 2025

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

December 2, 2025

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

December 2, 2025

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

December 2, 2025

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

December 2, 2025

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

December 1, 2025

2 new downtown venues win approval from Rockford City Council

December 1, 2025

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

November 29, 2025

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

November 29, 2025

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

November 29, 2025

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

November 28, 2025

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


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