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December 10, 2024

Runner’s Image in downtown Rockford to close after more than 40 years in business

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October 12, 2023

From sneakers and streetwear to Fred VanVleet gear, here’s downtown Rockford’s newest shop

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August 30, 2023

Charles Street Shoe Repair to move into Rockford Plaza Shopping Center

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June 28, 2023

Forced to move as part of Rockford flood relief, Charles Street Shoe Repair finds new home in Loves Park

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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/

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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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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