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October 22, 2025

25 ideas for laughs, scares, treats and more in the Rockford area this week

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September 22, 2025

Tour de North End, Rockford’s original bike festival and block party, is back for a 14th year

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September 19, 2025

Twisted Crypt Haunted House opens its doors for the 12th season in Rockford

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September 17, 2025

22 ways for weekend fun in the Rockford area

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September 8, 2025

As the anniversary of his death nears, Rockford is again showing its support for Daniel McMahon

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August 14, 2025

What is there to do on 815 Day? Here are a dozen options for Rockford Day

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August 13, 2025

Winnebago County Fair begins its 104th year. Here are some of the highlights

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August 4, 2025

10 highlights at the 2025 Boone County Fair

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July 24, 2025

20 ideas for fun today through the weekend in the Rockford area

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July 16, 2025

Bookerfest aims to uplift, educate and unite with Black cultural festival in Rockford

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November 7, 2025

Urban Equity Properties opens Nu-State Apartments in downtown Rockford

November 7, 2025

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

November 6, 2025

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

November 6, 2025

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

November 6, 2025

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

November 5, 2025

Machesney Park provides $7K to support Helping Hands Pantry

November 5, 2025

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

November 4, 2025

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

November 4, 2025

47 apply to be next Rockford Public Schools superintendent

November 3, 2025

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

November 3, 2025

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

November 3, 2025

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

October 31, 2025

Locally owned resale and consignment shop opens in Miracle Mile Rockford

October 30, 2025

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

October 29, 2025

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

October 29, 2025

Winnebago County Clerk recognized with Commitment to Service Award

October 28, 2025

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

October 28, 2025

Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce unveils new roadmap for economic growth

October 27, 2025

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

October 27, 2025

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


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