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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...

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...

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...

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...

'A path to follow your dreams': ACE event returns to Rockford to help entreprene...

April 28, 2023 @ 12:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A conference and expo that brings together local business influencers and other resources...

Want to see this new Rockford mural on a T-shirt? There's a plan in the works

April 27, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Andrew Vowles has seen a new energy outside of Ernie’s Midtown Pub...

New indoor baseball and softball training grounds coming to Machesney Park

April 24, 2023 @ 2:58 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new indoor training complex along Burden Road is designed to...

Mo's Coffee and Cafe in downtown Rockford serves healthy food your mouth remembe...

April 21, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mohammad Saleem spent more than four decades building his proficiency for Pakistani...

The Canna Cafe in Rockford is ready to serve 'high' quality food and cannabis kn...

April 20, 2023 @ 6:48 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Lola Renner and Taylor Seitz are blending their passion for food and...

New downtown Rockford business puts a variety of salon, spa and beauty services ...

April 20, 2023 @ 3:28 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new downtown business puts an array of salon, spa and beauty...

As Hard Rock Casino rises in Rockford, contractors and tradesmen highlight safet...

April 18, 2023 @ 5:01 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Casino’s construction leaders have signed a partnership with federal and...

Bath & Body Fusion closes downtown Rockford location, prepares to open in Byron

April 17, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Bath & Body Fusion has closed its downtown shop after about a dozen...

G's Maid Service puts focus on giving back near its new home in west Rockford

April 7, 2023 @ 6:41 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new cleaning business on the city’s west side aims to inspire...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford construction goes vertical with first steel beams

April 7, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The first steel beams went up on the future Hard Rock Casino...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford debuts blackjack and other live table games

April 5, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Casino Rockford debuts blackjack and other live table games today,...

Rockford-area nurse's new business aims to bring high-end beauty services closer...

March 30, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app OREGON — A Rockford-area nurse has opened a new business designed to deliver high-end...

New ownership to revive former Josef's Steakhouse & Oyster Bar in Rockford i...

March 28, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — New ownership plans to revive the former Josef’s Steakhouse & Oyster Bar...

Rockford Family Eye Care to end operations inside Crusader Community Health in R...

March 24, 2023 @ 1:04 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Family Eye Care will end its practice inside Crusader Community Health,...

New Creole soul food restaurant Ambiance aims to be a go-to spot in downtown Roc...

March 24, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new restaurant born out of a food truck and catering business...

Beloit-based Blackhawk Bank acquired by First Mid Bank & Trust

March 21, 2023 @ 2:50 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT, Wis. — Blackhawk Bank, which has served the region for more than 140...

Rockford brothers' company Phateez breaks the mold for sunglasses

March 21, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Brothers Josh and Jacob Montoya may not have literally broken the mold...

Camera Craft, Rockford's last locally owned camera store, will close in April

March 17, 2023 @ 8:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Camera Craft, the last independently owned camera store in the region, will...

Parks Chamber leader to retire next month, successor named lead it 'into the fut...

March 17, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Tonya Lamia will retire next month as the leader of the...

Shear Determination: Barber moving to Rockford wants to help more women break in...

March 16, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — First things first, let’s get Elena Martinez’s title straight: She’s a barber,...

Charcuterie, pinchos and caviar: Social has reopened in downtown Rockford with a...

March 15, 2023 @ 1:25 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A downtown bar and restaurant has reopened with a new concept inspired...

Roxy Carmichael plans to move this summer to Edgebrook in Rockford

March 15, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Locally owned fashion retailer Roxy Carmichael plans to leave the shop it has...

Rockford Roasting Co. to close its original shop, consolidate 'all of our passio...

March 10, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Roasting Co. plans to close its original roasting facility and brew...

Sector 815 brings laser tag back to former Laser Quest in Rockford

March 10, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Laser tag has returned to a building where the live-action game was...

'27 phenomenal years': Crimson Ridge in Rockford clears final inventory, closes ...

March 9, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Over roughly two decades as a customer, Judy Lindberg said Crimson Ridge‘s...

Customers dig for deals at new bin shopping store in Rockford

March 8, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — On a recent Thursday inside the city’s newest discount store, customers hunting...

Dari Fair, a summertime tradition in Rockford since the 1960s, is for sale

March 2, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Dari Fair, an ice cream shop that’s been a summertime tradition on...

Riverfront luxury lofts coming to Beloit, future tenants can pre-lease now

March 1, 2023 @ 3:47 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT, Wis. — Hendricks Commercial Properties announced Wednesday that it is pre-leasing for future tenants of its...

Irish Rose Saloon announces indefinite closure due to family illness

March 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Irish Rose Saloon, a staple for fine dining in downtown for...

New car wash opens in Loves Park, offers free washes this weekend

February 24, 2023 @ 12:07 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The city’s street crews have already poured out nearly 2,700 tons...

Rockford's 5 independent bookstores team up to boost each other's business with ...

February 23, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — When Dave Pedersen opened Maze Books last summer, one of his earliest...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe plans to expand across Rockford region, offer career grow...

February 22, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Tropical Smoothie Cafe plans to open its first restaurant in the city...

Half Price Books Outlet to close its Rockford location this spring

February 21, 2023 @ 10:55 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — A family-owned bookstore chain that specializes in secondhand and discount books, movies and...

'I'm happy to finally open': Chavez Mexican Restaurante open for business in Roc...

February 17, 2023 @ 9:47 am

By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The long wait is finally over. Chavez Mexican...

A hoppy couple: Belvidere natives plan to open downtown brewery

February 14, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Download our mobile app BELVIDERE — Whenever Belvidere natives Ryan and Cheryl Morris take...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe to open first location in Rockford this spring

February 13, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Tropical Smoothie Cafe plans to open its first location in the city...

Rockford Casino starts 2023 with near-record admissions, revenue

February 10, 2023 @ 11:05 am

Hard Rock Casino numbers Infogram By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Casino kicked off 2023 by...

Why now? Behind the Rockford Speedway's decision to make this its final season

February 8, 2023 @ 3:47 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Years ago, Tom Deery recalls, people would talk about going “up...

Rockford Speedway says this season will be its last, ending 76 years of racing h...

February 8, 2023 @ 8:34 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The Rockford Speedway said Wednesday that this upcoming season would be...

Live-action laser tag to return to former Laser Quest in Rockford with new techn...

February 7, 2023 @ 1:14 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A laser tag business that ran for nearly three decades is being...

Carlyle Brewing Co. owners to retire, nearby Rockford business to 'continue the ...

February 6, 2023 @ 10:38 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The owners of a downtown brewery plan to retire after two decades in...

Belvidere family physician recognized for leadership, care

February 3, 2023 @ 11:57 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — A family medicine physician at Belvidere Crusader Community Health Clinic was honored...

What to expect in the Rockford real estate market in 2023

February 2, 2023 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford region’s real-estate market has gone through back-to-back record-breaking years with...

815 Yoga Collective to expand with more holistic services at Edgebrook in Rockfo...

February 1, 2023 @ 6:15 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Ally Ubiparipovic and Jaime Fagan are ready for Rockford to see yoga...

Galaxy Hair Studio reveals location of new downtown Rockford space

January 28, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Galaxy Hair Studio has revealed the location of its new downtown salon...

UW Health has renamed its clinic on Marchesano Drive in Rockford

January 27, 2023 @ 11:45 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — UW Health has officially renamed its Riverwest Clinic to UW Health Marchesano...

'The work environment of the future': Here is Rockford's newest coworking space

January 25, 2023 @ 6:02 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Katie Spondouris has one of the best views of the city from...

Designer clothing retailer moving from downtown Rockford into Edgebrook shopping...

January 19, 2023 @ 11:32 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A downtown retailer of designer clothing, shoes, jewelry and other fashion accessories...

A downtown Rockford retail shop's closure will allow another business to grow

January 18, 2023 @ 6:59 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The closure of one downtown business is giving another room to grow....

It's showtime: New event space opens near former Schnucks on Rockton Avenue in R...

January 18, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new venture inside the Rockton Avenue Shopping Center on the city’s...

It's showtime: New event space opens near former Schnucks on Rockton Avenue in R...

January 18, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new venture inside the Rockton Avenue Shopping Center on the city’s...

Developers target spring to open building that will house Five Guys, Tropical Sm...

January 9, 2023 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — Developers say they’re targeting spring to complete a three-tenant building near...

Beefaroo opens new Rockford restaurant, its ninth in Illinois

December 20, 2022 @ 2:23 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Beefaroo has opened its eighth location in the Rockford area and ninth...

Mondelez agrees to sell gum business, including Loves Park plant, to maker of Me...

December 19, 2022 @ 12:33 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Mondelēz International has agreed to sell its developed-market gum business, including...

Mondelez agrees to sell gum business, including Loves Park plant, to maker of Me...

December 19, 2022 @ 12:33 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Mondelēz International has agreed to sell its developed-market gum business, including...

Bounces to shed ounces: Trampoline fitness trend comes to Rockford area

December 19, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — Michelle Young dims the lights before the evening class begins at...

Crimson Ridge in Rockford to close flower shop, too and end operations after mor...

December 14, 2022 @ 4:22 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — After announcing in August that it would shut down its retail operations,...

Harlem High School grad returns home to open own optometry practice

December 13, 2022 @ 5:38 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Dr. Jennifer Dungan says the birth of her older son was...

This business makes sparks fly: Meet Rockford's new permanent jewelry vendor

December 13, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Katie Thompson has faced a few misconceptions about her new permanent jewelry...

'Uplift your routine': New bungee fitness facility in Rockton to host grand open...

December 7, 2022 @ 5:55 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — Need something to spice up your workout routine? Uplift Bungee Fitness is...

'A little bit of everything': Rooted marks 1 year of bringing big-city boutique ...

December 6, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — When Elizabeth Schaer opened her shop in the North End neighborhood, she...

Cucina di Rosa in Rockford announces plans to close at year's end

November 29, 2022 @ 4:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — An Italian restaurant known for its sweet desserts is set to close...

Rockford Better Business Bureau offers tips to avoid Cyber Monday scams

November 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Better Business Bureau is warning online shoppers of common Cyber Monday...

'Supporting someone's dream': Rockford-area businesses tout importance of shoppi...

November 25, 2022 @ 6:15 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The busiest spending day of the year is here, and holiday shoppers have...

Podcast: The importance of buying local with Lauren V. Davis

November 25, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Lauren V. Davis, co-founder and president of Winnebago Buy Local, joins Matt and Chelsea on the B103 Morning Routine to talk about Small Business...

Podcast: The importance of buying local with ...

Rock River Current Podcasts

Candy Cloud in Rockford launches franchise program, hopes to open next storefron...

November 25, 2022 @ 5:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Candy Cloud’s owners want their store to be a nationwide name, and...

Athletico Physical Therapy marks 1 year in Machesney Park with Parks Chamber eve...

November 22, 2022 @ 7:26 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — Athletico Physical Therapy marked one year in business in the village...

Geronimo Hospitality Group hires new general manager for Lucy's #7 Burger Bar in...

November 18, 2022 @ 8:53 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT — One of Geronimo Hospitality Group’s many downtown Beloit businesses, Lucy’s #7 Burger...

Freeport man's traveling plant shop is literally the cat's meow

November 10, 2022 @ 6:30 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app FREEPORT — John Miller didn’t set out to be Freeport’s catnip dealer when he...