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November 22, 2021

Habitat for Humanity’s construction program to expand to Jefferson High School

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November 5, 2021

Beloit School District cancels classes over planned Proud Boys protest

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November 2, 2021

2 former Congressmen take questions on American divide at Rockford University town hall

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October 11, 2021

Deadline is Thursday to nominate a teacher for the Golden Apple Award

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Rockford Art Museum and Discovery Center Museum have partnered to host Impressionists: Immersive Exhibit now through May 11. Info on exhibit hours/tickets here: https://discoverycentermuseum.org/exhibit/impressionists-immersive-exhibition/

Rockford Art Museum and Discovery Center Museum have partnered to host Impressionists: Immersive Exhibit now through May 11.
Info on exhibit hours/tickets here: https://discoverycentermuseum.org/exhibit/impressionists-immersive-exhibition/

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Rockford art exhibit gives new way to experience Impressionism

Rock River Current April 7, 2025 9:19 am

Take a look inside the 168-year-old former Chick House Hotel building at State and Elm streets in downtown Rockford. A portion of the property was recently purchased by Urban Equity Properties, which plans to revive it into loft apartments and ground-floor businesses. More details here: https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2025/01/04/urban-equity-properties-buys-historic-chick-house-hotel-building-in-downtown-rockford/

Take a look inside the 168-year-old former Chick House Hotel building at State and Elm streets in downtown Rockford.
A portion of the property was recently purchased by Urban Equity Properties, which plans to revive it into loft apartments and ground-floor businesses.

More details here: https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2025/01/04/urban-equity-properties-buys-historic-chick-house-hotel-building-in-downtown-rockford/

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Inside the historic 'untouched' former Chick House Hotel in downtown Rockford

Rock River Current January 23, 2025 1:14 pm

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Demoition underway at former Rockford elementary school

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January 27, 2025

Plan to redevelop historic hotel in downtown Rockford gets preliminary OK from City Council panel

January 27, 2025

River Bluff Health and Rehabilitation in Rockford to host job fair for various roles

January 27, 2025

New 4-tenant business development planned for Winnebago Corners

January 25, 2025

LimaMar Restaurant & Cocktail Bar in Rockford delivers traditional Peruvian dishes with a modern flare

January 24, 2025

Nearly $12M overhaul will turn pre-Civil War building into lofts and businesses in downtown Rockford

January 24, 2025

8th Ward Pub in Rockford features evolving cocktail menu, meals that cross between tapas and pub food

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Photos and video: The historic Chick House Hotel in downtown Rockford

January 23, 2025

Rockford Public Library’s new main branch wins American Institute of Architects award

January 23, 2025

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January 23, 2025

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January 22, 2025

RMTD expands free rides program to include college students and adult learners in Rockford

January 22, 2025

Quixotic Bakery to close its downtown Rockford shop after 6 years in business

January 22, 2025

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January 22, 2025

Rockford airport saw record number of passengers in 2024

January 22, 2025

Illinois Snow Sculpting competition begins today at Sinnissippi Park in Rockford

January 22, 2025

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January 21, 2025

Starbucks has opened in renovated space at State and Main in downtown Rockford

January 21, 2025

Rockford Promise scholars at Rock Valley College can soon make tuition-free transfers to NIU

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