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July 2, 2025

Phantom Regiment’s annual Show of Shows has a new location for the first time in 5 decades

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June 25, 2025

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June 17, 2025

Rockford’s 35th Juneteenth celebration headlined by Lakeside, the funk band behind ‘Fantastic Voyage’

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June 12, 2025

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June 12, 2025

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June 4, 2025

Pride events, South Main Mercado, The SpongeBob Musical and more things to do in Rockford

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May 29, 2025

Tina Turner musical, Gucci Mane, coffee convention, Live at Levings and more things to do in Rockford

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May 27, 2025

Swing Fore a Cause golf play day will benefit three Rockford-area nonprofits

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May 21, 2025

Rebellious creators of the pre-viral era get spotlight in new Rockford Art Museum exhibit

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May 14, 2025

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

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July 8, 2025

Planning for Care event to feature film screening and discussion on ‘Caregivers’

July 8, 2025

Alpine Kiwanis Club set to hold 54th Brat Days fundraiser

July 8, 2025

PCI Pharma Services to expand along Alpine and Linden roads in south Rockford

July 7, 2025

Rockford City Council approves new luxury condos, delays vote on separate residential development

July 7, 2025

Rockford, Loves Park approve extension of 1% grocery tax

July 7, 2025

Mayor presents key to the city to Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow

July 7, 2025

City Council OKs tobacco sales at new deli market in Rockford’s Midtown

July 4, 2025

Photos: 2025 Fourth of July parade and fireworks in Rockford

July 3, 2025

Mercyhealth tells state risk of floods necessitates permanent closure of west Rockford hospital

July 3, 2025

Your guide to Rockford’s Fourth of July parade and fireworks: where to watch, park and more

July 2, 2025

Rockford manufacturer behind major brands’ packaging embarks on $10M expansion

July 2, 2025

New fly-in community to bring 50 hangar homes to Poplar Grove

July 2, 2025

Phantom Regiment’s annual Show of Shows has a new location for the first time in 5 decades

July 2, 2025

Home sale prices hit second-highest mark as inventory shortage continues in Rockford region

July 1, 2025

Rockford Area Pride Parade raises $10K to support The LIAM Foundation

July 1, 2025

West announces nearly $13M in state funding for local initiatives, including upgrades to Fairgrounds Park in Rockford

June 30, 2025

Mercyhealth halts services at main hospital building on Rockton Avenue in Rockford, seeks developer for new uses

June 30, 2025

Rockford nonprofit gifts veteran new home after 2-year transformation of dilapidated property

June 30, 2025

$1.5M in state funds to support next phase of exterior upgrades for BMO Center in Rockford

June 30, 2025

27-year veteran of the Rockford Fire Department picked to serve as interim chief


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