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April 23, 2025

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, the second-highest ranking Senate Democrat, will retire in 2026

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February 7, 2025

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January 30, 2025

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April 25, 2024

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April 23, 2024

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November 30, 2023

Rockford staple Capri buys former Shell as it prepares to open new restaurant in Loves Park

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November 1, 2023

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September 18, 2023

Rockford Community Bank to expand with second location as it eyes a possible third

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September 14, 2023

Here’s a look at what to expect in Winnebago County when cash bond ends Monday

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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

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