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September 23, 2025

Report: Visitor spending in Winnebago County hit another record high in 2024

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September 29, 2024

A riverfront adventure park? An indoor aquatics facility? Here’s what Rockford tourism could look like in 2035

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September 27, 2024

GoRockford inducts 4 into Tourism Hall of Fame

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September 27, 2024

Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau rebrands as GoRockford

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September 13, 2024

Hard Rock’s August numbers illustrate high interest in casino’s Rockford debut

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September 1, 2024

Hard Rock and local leaders say there’s no need to fear a Beloit casino – but for different reasons

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August 27, 2024

Visitor spending in Winnebago County hit record high in 2023, new tourism data shows

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June 22, 2024

Regional championships bring top wakesport athletes to showcase their skill in Rockford

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June 10, 2024

National Collegiate Table Tennis Championships to return to Rockford after 12-year hiatus

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May 16, 2024

Hidden Creek Estates unveils new addition, renovations to Winnebago County getaway

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Former Gunite factory in #rockford reopens with new ownership

Rock River Current October 28, 2025 5:38 pm

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

Rock River Current October 22, 2025 5:30 pm

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

Rock River Current October 21, 2025 7:17 pm

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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