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April 24, 2025

Rockford mayor to launch new task force focused on pedestrian safety, reducing traffic fatalities

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May 15, 2024

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August 15, 2023

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August 7, 2023

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May 30, 2023

State of the City: McNamara says ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ deal to redevelop Barber-Colman coming soon

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September 20, 2022

$300K in grants to support workforce development, tourism in Rockford

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June 13, 2022

Red-light cameras in Rockford? Mayor wants the authority, but not necessarily the devices

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May 31, 2022

‘Work is absolutely not done’: McNamara delivers State of the City speech

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April 22, 2022

Youth Program Fair aims to make sure kids and families can ‘get involved this summer’

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April 2, 2022

Violent crime in Rockford is up 16% so far this year. Here’s the mayor’s response

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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

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Demoition underway at former Rockford elementary school

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May 19, 2025

Nearly $2.7M in federal funds will help give Arts Council a ‘blank canvas’ for Rockford Armory project

May 19, 2025

New business hub brings partner agencies under one roof near an upcoming Rockford development

May 17, 2025

Photos: The Music Box of Rockford celebrates 1-year anniversary

May 16, 2025

Former Hilander at Brynwood Square in Rockford set to become new fitness center

May 16, 2025

Driver survey says Belvidere Oasis has the best public restrooms in Illinois

May 16, 2025

International dessert chain with gourmet crepes and waffles teases first Rockford location

May 15, 2025

Rockford principal who focused on building a love of reading to retire after 36 years in education

May 15, 2025

Hard Rock turns lights blue, gives to 2 nonprofits in honor of National Police Week

May 15, 2025

New food park to offer ‘flavor from all around the world’ in Loves Park

May 14, 2025

Roscoe manufacturer acquires Wisconsin-based robotics automation company in latest expansion

May 14, 2025

Goodwill now accepting applications for first classes at new Excel Center in Rockford

May 14, 2025

Mongolian stir-fry restaurant with build-your-own bowl to fill former Applebee’s in Rockford

May 14, 2025

The Mighty Potato and other new vendors prep for Rockford City Market debut

May 13, 2025

First mosquito pool to test positive for West Nile Virus in Illinois this year found in Rockford

May 13, 2025

Owner of Elora Home Interiors in downtown Rockford expands with second retail business in Beloit

May 13, 2025

Busse Prairie Preserve, typically closed to the public, will welcome visitors for rare open house

May 13, 2025

Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates students’ work to help build a neighborhood

May 12, 2025

‘It hurts. It truly does.’ | The Pomodoro in Loves Park to close

May 12, 2025

New initiative to provide free home nursing visits for all families of newborns in Winnebago County

May 12, 2025

Donating blood could give you a break on taxes under Rockford lawmaker’s new bill


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