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Belvidere couple reinvents RBI Brunch Bar in Rockford as original owners shift f...

June 9, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — RBI Brunch Bar, the North Perryville Road business that...

Art in an alleyway: New Rockford mural project shows art can live in different s...

June 8, 2023 @ 4:40 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A dull alleyway that patrons often pass through on their way to...

Urban Air Adventure Park to hold grand opening this week in Rockford

June 8, 2023 @ 10:10 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new indoor trampoline and adventure park marks its grand opening this weekend...

Downtown Rockford event invites you to explore the future of art in the age of A...

June 8, 2023 @ 9:01 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The second installment of Ars Pvblica, an art and literary forum that brings new life...

PBR 500 at Olympic Tavern in Rockford to raise money for United Way

June 8, 2023 @ 8:36 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Olympic Tavern will set out to sell 500 Pabst Blue Ribbons on Saturday in...

'She's amazing': ESPN's Nicole Briscoe reacts to former Rockford reporter's vira...

June 8, 2023 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app This week one of the most talked about stiff-arms in sports was delivered by...

ESPN anchor, Top Gun instructor aim to inspire next generation of talent at new ...

June 7, 2023 @ 5:16 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Michael Andrews, a TOPGUN instructor, has reached professional...

Latest BMO Center renovations to 'affect nearly every part of the fan experience...

June 7, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Renovations are underway to build a new box office and expanded main...

Beauty boutique Arch Apothecary abruptly closes its downtown Rockford shop

June 6, 2023 @ 12:51 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A downtown luxury beauty and cosmetics boutique abruptly closed its store this...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened its first Rockford location

June 6, 2023 @ 9:36 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened its first restaurant in the city, and...

Don't wait until the weekend to have fun. Here are 21 things to do in the Rockfo...

June 6, 2023 @ 8:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are too many things to do in the Rockford area this...

Lino's Restaurant's 'summer shack' adds new way to enjoy its shipping container ...

June 6, 2023 @ 6:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A new addition to the restaurant Lino’s opened inside a shipping...

Junior League of Rockford names new president, first Black woman to serve in the...

June 5, 2023 @ 1:47 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Junior League of Rockford has inducted Leslie Luther as the nonprofit’s 93rd president, and...

Hundreds of athletes, thousands of visitors expected for national wrestling tour...

June 5, 2023 @ 10:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — More than 1,200 athletes from 26 states will come to the...

Local couple's refurbished appliance store, Afrodita White Goods, relocates to L...

June 5, 2023 @ 5:55 am

By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Another new business is coming to the North...

Podcast: Forest Preserves to host annual kids fishing day at Four Lakes

June 3, 2023 @ 6:00 am

Renee Pixler, communications coordinator for the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County, joins Steve Summers and Ryan Sartori on This Week in the Stateline to...

Podcast: Forest Preserves to host annual kids...

Rock River Current Podcasts

Podcast: Rockton Lions Club talks about upcoming Old Settlers Days

June 3, 2023 @ 5:55 am

Jonathon Sutherland and Carol Wright of the Rockton Lions Club join Steve Summers and Ryan Sartori on This Week in the Stateline to talk about...

Podcast: Rockton Lions Club talks about upcom...

Rock River Current Podcasts

New downtown Rockford boat docks are 'the first step to transforming Davis Park'

June 2, 2023 @ 12:17 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — New floating boat docks have officially opened along the Rock River at...

A trio of chicks of Rockford's official city bird are preparing to fledge in the...

June 2, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are three new hatchlings of the city’s official bird getting ready...

Ringland-Johnson Construction names new company president; Brent Johnson will re...

June 1, 2023 @ 2:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — Ringland-Johnson Construction, a 76-year-old local company that employs more than 150...

New downtown Rockford business strives to get youth, families involved in the ar...

June 1, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new business coming to downtown Rockford blends the line between playhouse...

2 downtown Rockford businesses enter new chapters with move to different storefr...

June 1, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A pair of downtown businesses are changing locations in a collaborative effort...

The Rockford area is full of things to do this weekend. Here are 20 ideas to kee...

June 1, 2023 @ 5:55 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — If your calendar is clear this weekend, get ready to fill it...

Rockford's mural initiative is getting bigger and smaller at the same time this ...

May 31, 2023 @ 6:57 pm

By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The public art initiative first known for bringing murals...

Record-low inventory of Rockford area homes for sale has some buyers feeling 'be...

May 31, 2023 @ 11:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — In her first two years in the real estate business, Alli Bernardi...

After losing everything in a fire, CD Source is set to open in a new space in Lo...

May 31, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Before he decided to rebuild both his business and his extensive...

Former Crimson Ridge employees now run Flowers on River Park, a new business in ...

May 31, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A new flower shop along North Second Street will have familiar...

State of the City: McNamara says 'once-in-a-lifetime' deal to redevelop Barber-C...

May 30, 2023 @ 7:01 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara said in his State of the City address Tuesday...

New art exhibit in Rockford showcases strength and vibrance of LGBTQ+ artists

May 30, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new exhibit at 317 Art Collaborative sets out to showcase the...

New art exhibit in Rockford showcases strength and vibrance of LGBTQ+ artists

May 30, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new exhibit at 317 Art Collaborative sets out to showcase the...

Photos: Memorial Day parade, ceremonies in Rockford

May 29, 2023 @ 5:53 pm

Photos by Albert Riley Jr. Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hundreds of people filled the Memorial Day parade route from...

Veterans, families observe 18th — perhaps last — Memorial Day Service at LZ ...

May 29, 2023 @ 2:44 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Military veterans, their families and other community members filled the grounds around...

New event raises money for Rockford-area organization that helps veterans cope w...

May 28, 2023 @ 9:14 pm

By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A new event that will debut this weekend...

Rockford's Frank Lloyd Wright designed Laurent Home celebrated as veterans' gran...

May 28, 2023 @ 3:54 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Congressmen and other national and local dignitaries stopped in Rockford on Sunday...

Rockford Park District breaks ground on new indoor equestrian center at Lockwood...

May 25, 2023 @ 12:59 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District broke ground on Wednesday on a new indoor...

New Rockford City Market vendor Laconic Foods can help you bring authentic Greek...

May 25, 2023 @ 6:05 am

By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD – Anyone cooking or baking Greek at home can seriously...

Podcast: Rockford Area Arts Council working on plans to strengthen the city's cu...

May 25, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app Mary McNamara Bernsten, executive director of the Rockford Area Arts Council,...

Podcast: Rockford Area Arts Council working o...

Rock River Current Podcasts

Former Elliot Golf Course eyed for future nature education center as Severson De...

May 25, 2023 @ 5:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — Severson Dells Nature Center is exploring the option of leaving Severson...

Rockford to continue its Neighborhood Improvement Initiative for a second summer

May 24, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A city initiative aimed at flooding neighborhoods plagued by high rates of...

National lifestyle publication names Rockton one of the 11 most charming small t...

May 23, 2023 @ 1:48 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — A national lifestyle publication has named this village in northern Winnebago County...

Beloit Kombucha (Bk & Co.) delivers a brand new way to enjoy the health benefits...

May 23, 2023 @ 11:31 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT, Wis. — Grey Collar Ventures, the venture capital arm of Hendricks Commercial Properties,...

Severson Dells to hold Golden Hour in the Grove to fundraise for Rockford-area n...

May 23, 2023 @ 11:18 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Severson Dells Nature Center is hosting an event called Golden Hour in...

Rockford woman sells authentic African clothing and jewelry to benefit kids in h...

May 23, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Elizabeth Adedoyin left her home country of Liberia at age 9 to...

17 things to do this week and Memorial Day weekend in the Rockford area

May 23, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The upcoming weekend will have three days off for many workers as...

Mayor McNamara to deliver his sixth State of the City address next week

May 22, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara will deliver his sixth State of the City address...

New woman-owned business wants to brighten up Rockford with rare flowers, succul...

May 22, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Kendra Moreno and Kailee Schulz have been growing their new business Terrakotta...

New woman-owned business wants to brighten up Rockford with rare flowers, succul...

May 22, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Kendra Moreno and Kailee Schulz have been growing their new business Terrakotta...

Podcast: McNamara wraps up this week's highlights on This Week in the Stateline

May 20, 2023 @ 6:00 am

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to discuss the return of Rockford City Market, the Rockford Famous...

Podcast: McNamara wraps up this week's highli...

Rock River Current Podcasts

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Donations needed to keep Rockford's Fourth of July fireworks booming

May 19, 2023 @ 1:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The committee that puts on the city’s annual Fourth of July festivities...

Podcast: Ted O'Donnell talks about the need for donors to keep Rockford firework...

May 19, 2023 @ 1:01 pm

Ted O’Donnell, co-chair of the Rockford Fourth of July Committee, joins Steve Summers and Ryan Sartori on This Week in the Stateline to talk...

Podcast: Ted O'Donnell talks about the need f...

Rock River Current Podcasts

Rockford Public Library's progress shows off its 'stunning' side, but a $6M cost...

May 19, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The view from the crest of the Jefferson Street bridge shows off...

Newly formed Greater Rockford Arab Chamber of Commerce aims to 'shape a brighter...

May 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new business organization aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses...

Newly formed Greater Rockford Arab Chamber of Commerce aims to 'shape a brighter...

May 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new business organization aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses...

Crusader Community Health looks to clean up blight near busy Broadway clinic in ...

May 18, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Crusader Community Health plans to purchase and demolish a vacant and blighted...

New Mexican restaurant to fill former Granite City space outside CherryVale Mall...

May 17, 2023 @ 3:00 am

By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — After sitting vacant for more than three years,...

Rockford City Market, a stepping stone for entrepreneurs since 2010, will welcom...

May 17, 2023 @ 2:45 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — For more than four months, Kendra Moreno and Kailee Schulz have been...

Think Big awards nearly $25K in mini-grants to 11 minority- and women-owned busi...

May 16, 2023 @ 2:40 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Think Big has awarded nearly $25,000 in mini-grants to 11 minority-owned and...

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

May 16, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It’s a summer tradition: Rockford City Market is kicking off its 13th season...

Meyer's Tails Up Farm is hosting its annual Dogs Day Out event on June 11

May 16, 2023 @ 12:11 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELVIDERE — Get your dog’s tail wagging on Sunday, June 11, at Meyer’s Tails Up...

From beers at the ballpark to pelicans in downtown: Here are 16 sweet things to ...

May 16, 2023 @ 3:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app Update: The Brews on First Beer Fest has been postponed. We’ll provide a new...

Rockford Spine Center to merge as part of OrthoIllinois next month

May 15, 2023 @ 11:56 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — OrthoIllinois and Rockford Spine Center announced Monday that they will merge this...

Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days dates announced for July 21 and July 22

May 10, 2023 @ 4:02 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It’s not just the mustard, ketchup or buns that make up Alpine Kiwanis Brat...

More than 15k Flowers To Be Planted At Veterans Memorial Circle In Rockford

May 10, 2023 @ 1:41 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — More than 15,000 flowers will be planted next weekend at North Main and...

Sip & Sample with RAMP at The Union tomorrow in downtown Rockford

May 10, 2023 @ 12:53 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Enjoy samples of beer, wine, spirits, and food from multiple local vendors...

Don't wait for the weekend: There's lots to do all week long in the Rockford are...

May 9, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are lots of opportunities for entertainment, shopping and giving back to...

Alpine Kiwanis Club awards $30K in scholarships to 10 Rockford-area students

May 8, 2023 @ 5:45 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Alpine Kiwanis Club has awarded $3,000 scholarships to 10 high school seniors...

7 ways to celebrate Mother's Day in the Stateline

May 5, 2023 @ 2:59 pm

She cooks for you, cleans up after you, changed your diaper, mom does it all! Now it’s time for you to celebrate her. We’ve...

Dairyhaus, a Rockton staple for 40 years, earns state tourism honor. Here's how ...

May 5, 2023 @ 2:56 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — A handmade ice cream shop that’s been part of the fabric of...

New nonprofit brings in Top Gun to honor Rockford's brightest diamonds

May 5, 2023 @ 11:38 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A newly formed nonprofit designed to celebrate excellence in the Rockford region...

New dog walk turns Midtown Rockford into a delightfully ruff neighborhood

May 4, 2023 @ 7:04 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new monthly event that debuted Thursday has turned Midtown into a...

Rockford Speedway incentive package could be worth millions with successful deve...

May 4, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — City Council members have approved a pay-as-you-go incentive package that could...

Judge Joe McGraw, who served as 17th Circuit chief judge for 5 years, to retire ...

May 3, 2023 @ 4:35 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Circuit Judge Joe McGraw announced on Wednesday his plans to retire July...

New ownership plans to turn Victory Sports Complex into indoor pickleball destin...

May 3, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — New ownership has taken over the Victory Sports Complex with plans...

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to award $430K in scholarships this ye...

May 3, 2023 @ 12:33 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will award $429,677 in scholarships to...

Exquisite cuts and shaves barbershop moves into former restaurant in downtown Ro...

May 1, 2023 @ 7:24 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new barbershop has opened inside the former Kuma’s restaurant space in...