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August 9, 2024

Rock House Kids unveils better, brighter new space for youth to play and learn

by Kevin Haas

January 30, 2023

Rock House Kids meets fundraising goal, prepares to go forward with expansion

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by Kevin Haas

May 5, 2022

Rising prices, inflation means Rock House Kids needs more fundraising for expansion project

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by Kevin Haas

November 18, 2021

Rock House Kids wants Rockford to see its vision for expansion

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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/

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Inside the historic 'untouched' former Chick House Hotel in downtown Rockford

Rock River Current January 23, 2025 1:14 pm

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Demoition underway at former Rockford elementary school

Rock River Current December 5, 2024 2:21 pm

The former Rever's Marina building on Water Street in downtown Rockford is planned for a residential and commercial development under its new ownership. The property was featured on 'American Pickers' in 2020 because of the multitude of boats and vehicles inside. Here's what it looks like now.
More on the plans here: https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2024/07/27/new-owner-of-old-revers-marina-in-rockford-envisions-lofts-offices-and-dockside-dining/

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It was on 'American Pickers' in 2020. Here's what this downtown Rockford building looks like now

Rock River Current November 15, 2024 3:55 pm

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Rockford native’s award-winning play comes home with run at West Side Show Room

New Chipotle restaurant planned for East State Street and Arnold Avenue in Rockford

4 new businesses in Machesney Park range from bars and spas to exotic cars

Downtown Rockford businesses may get new-look signs under new River District Association program

Rockford firefighters expand their laundromat business with third location

Photos: St. Patrick’s Day parade in Rockford 2025

Lino’s new location in Loves Park blends vintage look with rustic setting centered on reused shipping containers

Winnebago County Board approves $2M in funding over 5 years for BMO Center projects

New thrift store in south Rockford aims to offer good deals while “changing lives in our city’

‘He lived a life of service’ | Former Winnebago County Sheriff Dick Meyers dies at 78

Want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Rockford area? Here are 13 ideas for fun

Raising Cane’s will open its first Rockford restaurant in mid-April

Seasonal yard waste collection restarts in Rockford on March 24

Early voting begins Monday for April 1 election at Rockford and Winnebago County election offices

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Treasure Hunt Deals to close Forest Plaza store this week in preparation for move to new space in Rockford

Sorensen files bill that would put a moratorium on Social Security office closures

The Sandwich Spot brings ‘a fresh option’ to downtown Rockford

Demolition on portion of Rockford Plaza set to move forward for new Starbucks

Here are your winners from the 2025 Rockford Area Arts Awards