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September 1, 2023

The GOAT, ghosts and bags with dark roast: Our 10 most-read stories from August

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September 29, 2022

‘Little encouragements’: Church group delivers gift bags to cancer patients at UW Health in Rockford

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September 29, 2022

Rockford lawmakers tout vote-by-mail option as early voting begins in Illinois

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September 26, 2022

Arby’s closes South Alpine restaurant in Rockford

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September 8, 2022

New shoe shop moves into former Fred VanVleet store in downtown Rockford

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August 26, 2022

Machesney Park approves 10% pay increase for village president, trustees and village treasurer

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August 8, 2022

Permanent vote-by-mail applications coming to Rockford mailboxes

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October 27, 2025

Rockford couple works to create downtown’s next family destination

October 25, 2025

Photos: All Hallows Eve trick-or-treating tradition at Midway Village in Rockford

October 24, 2025

Rockford ranks as No. 2 housing market in the country in new Wall Street Journal, Realtor.com report

October 24, 2025

‘A huge win’ | Whitman Street to reopen after nearly two years of construction in Rockford

October 24, 2025

LacedUp815 expands with second location in downtown Rockford

October 23, 2025

For Stroll on State volunteers, it’s already beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Rockford

October 22, 2025

Sisters by Love House in Rockford to help women rebuild their lives after prison

October 22, 2025

25 ideas for laughs, scares, treats and more in the Rockford area this week

October 21, 2025

Club Car Wash withdraws proposal to build near North Main and Auburn streets in Rockford

October 21, 2025

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October 20, 2025

A decision on the fate of the historic Elks Club in Rockford will wait another two weeks

October 20, 2025

Average Rockford gas prices fall below $3, hitting lowest level since January 2024

October 20, 2025

New motorcoach that connects Rockford airport to American Airlines flights makes debut

October 20, 2025

Rockford Anthology Week events celebrate the launch of new collaborative book

October 20, 2025

Spook the Blocks coming to 30+ businesses in downtown Rockford

October 17, 2025

Super Bowl Mongolian Grill and Sushi celebrates ribbon-cutting in Loves Park

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Doc’s Diner in Loves Park targets late October reopening after fire

October 17, 2025

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers closes Machesney Park store after 3.5 years in business

October 17, 2025

Rockford to use new technology to gather speed, traffic data

October 16, 2025

Pop-up Brandberry Cafe begins its seven-day run in downtown Rockford


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