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February 26, 2025

Rockford’s welcome sign – wrapped in controversy this week – is now a local retailer’s newest T-shirt

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January 23, 2025

New secondhand boutique in Rockford focuses on welcoming space, gender-affirming clothing

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December 17, 2024

815 Stocking Stuffer Guide | Shop small for last-minute gifts in the Rockford region

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December 15, 2023

Kirkland’s at Forest Plaza in Rockford to close in early 2024

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November 15, 2023

Spencer’s opens second Rockford-area store, this one in Forest Plaza

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October 6, 2023

Maze Books ‘grew up.’ The independent bookstore has opened in a new space in downtown Rockford

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May 16, 2023

Here’s everything you need to know about Rockford City Market 2023

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March 21, 2023

Rockford brothers’ company Phateez breaks the mold for sunglasses

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March 15, 2023

Roxy Carmichael plans to move this summer to Edgebrook in Rockford

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May 16, 2022

Summertime tradition: Rockford City Market returns this week

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Former Gunite factory in #rockford reopens with new ownership

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What gets stored under the Jefferson Street bridge in #rockford ?

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Inside the historic Elks Club, which faces potential demolition #rockford #historicbuildings

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Urban Equity Properties opens Nu-State Apartments in downtown Rockford

Podcast | McNamara explains his tiebreaking vote to demolish the Elks Club in Rockford

Fun-loving Rockford woman’s legacy lives on through support for breast cancer care at UW Health

New vision to preserve Machesney Park’s history involves museum, visitor center and food truck park

‘Labor of love’ from small volunteer crew keeps Festival of Lights tradition going in Rockford

Machesney Park provides $7K to support Helping Hands Pantry

Rockford region’s home sale prices hit record high for fourth-straight month

New Rockford fire chief shares the moment that ‘changed everything’ and her goals for the future

47 apply to be next Rockford Public Schools superintendent

Rockford City Council approves Elks Club demo after mayor breaks tie vote

Rockford’s first Dutch Bros Coffee location gets green light from City Council

New study says Rockford’s Jane is a new species, not a juvenile T-rex

Locally owned resale and consignment shop opens in Miracle Mile Rockford

Rockford Public Schools sees better graduation, literacy rates in latest state report card

6 new things you’ll see at this year’s Stroll on State in downtown Rockford

Winnebago County Clerk recognized with Commitment to Service Award

Police, firefighters set to face off in first Rockford Hero Rumble

Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce unveils new roadmap for economic growth

Rockford-area food pantries, nonprofits brace for loss of SNAP benefits

Historic Gunite factory to reopen as Rockford Brake Manufacturing after purchase by 4 former employees