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October 10, 2025

Ripe Life Juice Co. returns to business in downtown Rockford after 2 years away

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October 1, 2025

For 3 decades, he’s been a ‘shining light’ at a south Rockford Burger King

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September 30, 2025

Property values hit record high in Winnebago County while appeals fall to a 36-year low

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September 24, 2025

Elks Club owner in negotiations with potential buyer as Rockford pauses demo vote

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September 23, 2025

Breaking down RFD’s new service: Check-in at the Rockford airport and fly American Airlines out of O’Hare

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September 19, 2025

KFC in south Rockford has been sold. Here’s the new restaurant in the works

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September 12, 2025

Fast-growing franchise Tahini’s to open first U.S. restaurant in Loves Park

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September 4, 2025

Half Baked Bar closes at North Towne Plaza in Rockford

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September 3, 2025

Rockford pastor to take over Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton on west side

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August 26, 2025

Forest City Gear celebrates growth, cuts ribbon on expansion of Roscoe campus

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Former Gunite factory in #rockford reopens with new ownership

Rock River Current October 28, 2025 5:38 pm

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What gets stored under the Jefferson Street bridge in #rockford ?

Rock River Current October 22, 2025 5:30 pm

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Inside the historic Elks Club, which faces potential demolition #rockford #historicbuildings

Rock River Current October 21, 2025 7:17 pm

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Urban Equity Properties opens Nu-State Apartments in downtown Rockford

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

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

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

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

Machesney Park provides $7K to support Helping Hands Pantry

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

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

47 apply to be next Rockford Public Schools superintendent

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

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

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

Locally owned resale and consignment shop opens in Miracle Mile Rockford

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

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

Winnebago County Clerk recognized with Commitment to Service Award

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

Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce unveils new roadmap for economic growth

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

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