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April 26, 2023

Martesha Brown named new president of Rockford Park District board

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April 12, 2023

Rockford Park District to appoint new board member to fill President Scott Olson’s seat

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March 30, 2023

Rockford Park District honors 2 women who broke barriers, made ‘the world a better place’

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March 28, 2023

Youth hockey scholarship honors the life and legacy of former Rockford coach Eric Larson

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February 21, 2023

New parking lot designed to give aging veterans easier access to Korean War Memorial in Loves Park

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February 11, 2023

Windy City Snowmen, Keith Country Day School take home top honors in Illinois Snow Sculpting contest

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January 13, 2023

Terrain park opens this weekend at Snow Park at Alpine Hills in Rockford

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November 18, 2022

Rockford Park District kicks off its Winter Flurry. Here are key dates and activities to know

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November 17, 2022

Sandine touts Park District’s value, unveils video showcasing latest project in Parks Chamber speech

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October 13, 2022

Nicholas Conservatory in Rockford listed among America’s 51 most romantic places

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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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March 28, 2025

Here’s the next business coming to the former Rockford Speedway property

March 27, 2025

First Greater Rockford Chamber business sentiment survey shows increased investment and hiring

March 27, 2025

Rockford region’s real estate market hits fifth-lowest level of homes for sale on record

March 26, 2025

Panera Bread’s opening is the latest addition to Loves Park’s busy Riverside corridor

March 26, 2025

20 ideas for weekend fun in the Rockford area | Fab Four, Dru Hill, Boozy Book Fair and more

March 25, 2025

New hotel planned for Bell School Road in Loves Park

March 24, 2025

Ehren Jarrett, Rockford’s longest-serving superintendent in 60 years, will not renew his contract

March 24, 2025

Eight artists. One night. One price. New Rockford art show aims to put original work in more homes

March 21, 2025

Colman Yards developer terminates general contractor as it looks to restart the south Rockford redevelopment

March 20, 2025

Rockford Public Library to host book launch party with celebrated women’s baseball player Maybelle Blair

March 20, 2025

‘I don’t care if it’s perceived as a Trump idea’: Loves Park Democrat proposes cutting state taxes on tips

March 20, 2025

A Wisconsin franchisee is bringing Qdoba back to Rockford with 3 new locations

March 19, 2025

Fate of Rockford Social Security office unclear for workers, recipients 2 weeks after being listed for potential closure

March 19, 2025

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

March 18, 2025

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

March 18, 2025

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

March 18, 2025

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

March 18, 2025

Rockford firefighters expand their laundromat business with third location

March 15, 2025

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

March 14, 2025

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

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