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December 19, 2025

‘Mall of Fitness’ set to open inside former Hilander in Rockford

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December 1, 2025

A one-of-a-kind painting discovered in Rockford has been returned to its home in Poland

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June 25, 2025

Rockford’s first Hope House, the first in Illinois, sets out to give teens a supportive family home

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June 24, 2025

Critical fixes coming to nonprofit housing co-op on Rockford’s southwest side after nearly $1M state grant

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June 18, 2025

Rockford nonprofit celebrates new home for its mission to improve youth mental health through movement

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April 29, 2025

Rockford laundromat launches free service for seniors, expands free laundry for students

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December 31, 2024

New Rockford program dedicates $875k to business improvements in 7 commercial corridors

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February 27, 2024

Rockford artist Michelle Dorr has clients around the country hounding her for dog portraits

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May 4, 2023

Illinois House committee pushes forward reforms to delinquent tax sale system

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January 6, 2023

Galaxy Hair Studio to move from Roscoe to downtown Rockford

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Join us at 815 ALE FEST at the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31. Your chance to sample TONS of beers from different breweries near and far! Live music from Dead Man's Hand, food, great vibes, and more! Grab your tickets at 815alefest.com

Join us at 815 ALE FEST at the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31. Your chance to sample TONS of beers from different breweries near and far! Live music from Dead Man's Hand, food, great vibes, and more! Grab your tickets at 815alefest.com

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If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

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If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring.

First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use.

Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring.

First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use.

Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

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January 17, 2026

7 Brew is coming to Machesney Park, the coffee chain’s first location in the area

January 16, 2026

National AIDS Memorial Quilt returns to City Hall in Rockford

January 16, 2026

Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition postponed due to mechanical issue

January 16, 2026

Harlem High School senior to represent Chicago Bears at Super Bowl

January 16, 2026

Former Village Green on North Main in Rockford to become food-centric destination

January 16, 2026

Franchesco’s Ristorante in Rockford celebrates 40 years of business

January 15, 2026

Yūgen restaurant aims to deliver a taste of Japan in Rockford

January 15, 2026

Dutch Bros Coffee to build on former Rockford Speedway site

January 15, 2026

Lifelong friends from Syria reunite in Rockford to open new restaurant

January 15, 2026

10 ideas for things to do this weekend in the Rockford area

January 14, 2026

Smokey Bones has closed its East State Street restaurant in Rockford

January 14, 2026

Irish Marching Society to hold 50th anniversary St. Patrick’s Day parade in Rockford

January 14, 2026

New Chicago-style restaurant coming to East State Street in Rockford

January 13, 2026

Severson Dells Nature Center to kick off 50th anniversary with all-day open house

January 13, 2026

Hard Rock Casino Rockford had more than 1.4M admissions last year, third most in the state

January 13, 2026

McNamara to host 2 town hall meetings on public safety in Rockford

January 13, 2026

The Rockford region’s housing market saw a new inventory low in 2025

January 12, 2026

City Council approves $250K to support Rockford Brake Manufacturing’s restart

January 12, 2026

Rockford City Market to hold theme nights, make other changes for 2026 season

January 10, 2026

New fried chicken franchise opens on 11th Street in south Rockford

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