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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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July 1, 2024

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

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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

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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