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November 26, 2023

Stroll on State sparks childlike wonder in Rockford: ‘I turned into a 5-year-old again’

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January 13, 2023

Visitors bureau: Stroll on State attracted more than 70K people to downtown Rockford

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Stroll on State parade

November 27, 2022

Downtown Rockford turns ‘magical’ for 10th annual Stroll on State

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by Kevin Haas

November 17, 2022

From Santa’s arrival to holiday parades: Here are 15 things to do in the Rockford area this weekend

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Gerry and Carol Davies

November 15, 2022

A massive spruce that grew too big to decorate will glow at Stroll on State for the first time in 15 years

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by Kevin Haas

October 27, 2022

10 things to know about Stroll on State’s 10th year in Rockford

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by Kevin Haas

October 26, 2022

10 years later, Stroll on State team unites with child whose winter wonder served as inspiration

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by Kevin Haas

December 20, 2021

5 ways to shake off holiday stress via a Rockford University professor

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by Kevin Haas

November 26, 2021

Kicking off the Christmas season: Festival of Lights is underway in Rockford

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by Kevin Haas

November 26, 2021

‘We need them more than ever’: Here’s what Small Business Saturday means for Rockford shops

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November 7, 2025

Urban Equity Properties opens Nu-State Apartments in downtown Rockford

November 7, 2025

Podcast | McNamara explains his tiebreaking vote to demolish the Elks Club in Rockford

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

November 5, 2025

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

New study says Rockford’s Jane is a new species, not a juvenile T-rex

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

October 29, 2025

6 new things you’ll see at this year’s Stroll on State in downtown Rockford

October 29, 2025

Winnebago County Clerk recognized with Commitment to Service Award

October 28, 2025

Police, firefighters set to face off in first Rockford Hero Rumble

October 28, 2025

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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