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January 21, 2025

Slot revenue rose 3% in Rockford in 2024 to the second-highest total on record

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August 28, 2024

Rockford social justice group to host concert, gambling addiction resource fair as casino opens

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August 26, 2024

Hard Rock launches sports betting app across Illinois, in-person wagering begins Thursday

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May 2, 2024

Marty Gras Slots II celebrates opening on North Second Street in Loves Park

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January 24, 2024

Slot revenue in the Rockford region hit its second-highest year on record in 2023

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June 15, 2023

Hard Rock targets Labor Day 2024 for grand opening of Rockford casino

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December 28, 2022

Rockford Casino’s monthly revenue tops $5M for second time

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September 28, 2022

‘Make this dream a reality’: Hard Rock goes from when will you start to when will you finish?

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September 1, 2022

Natural light and Napoli’s pizza: New Loves Park slot spot has a different feel

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April 14, 2022

Hawthorne Race Course opens OTB at Shooter’s Bar in Rockford

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November 7, 2025

Urban Equity Properties opens Nu-State Apartments in downtown Rockford

November 7, 2025

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November 6, 2025

Fun-loving Rockford woman’s legacy lives on through support for breast cancer care at UW Health

November 6, 2025

New vision to preserve Machesney Park’s history involves museum, visitor center and food truck park

November 6, 2025

‘Labor of love’ from small volunteer crew keeps Festival of Lights tradition going in Rockford

November 5, 2025

Machesney Park provides $7K to support Helping Hands Pantry

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Rockford region’s home sale prices hit record high for fourth-straight month

November 4, 2025

New Rockford fire chief shares the moment that ‘changed everything’ and her goals for the future

November 4, 2025

47 apply to be next Rockford Public Schools superintendent

November 3, 2025

Rockford City Council approves Elks Club demo after mayor breaks tie vote

November 3, 2025

Rockford’s first Dutch Bros Coffee location gets green light from City Council

November 3, 2025

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October 31, 2025

Locally owned resale and consignment shop opens in Miracle Mile Rockford

October 30, 2025

Rockford Public Schools sees better graduation, literacy rates in latest state report card

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October 29, 2025

Winnebago County Clerk recognized with Commitment to Service Award

October 28, 2025

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Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce unveils new roadmap for economic growth

October 27, 2025

Rockford-area food pantries, nonprofits brace for loss of SNAP benefits

October 27, 2025

Historic Gunite factory to reopen as Rockford Brake Manufacturing after purchase by 4 former employees


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