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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...

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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...

Tad More Tailoring in Rockford wants you to look stylish and 'save the world at ...

November 9, 2022 @ 3:44 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Sarene Alsharif wants you to take a second look at second-hand clothing. Alsharif...

Crusader Community Health in Rockford names new chief medical officer

November 8, 2022 @ 10:44 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Crusader Community Health has named Dr. Gary Fernando as its new chief medical officer. Fernando most...

New downtown Rockford store focuses on more sustainable shopping habits

November 8, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Ade Villatoro is ready to revolutionize the way Rockford thinks about shopping. She...

New restaurant in Rockford offers fried chicken and Arabic cuisine

November 4, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new restaurant offering traditional fried chicken and an Arabic menu opened...

Rockford-area housing market begins to cool, but prices remain near record highs

November 1, 2022 @ 6:30 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The region’s housing market showed its first signs of cooling last month...

German American State Bank opens new downtown Pecatonica branch

October 31, 2022 @ 2:39 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app PECATONICA — German American State Bank has opened a new branch in the heart...

New fitness and training facility set to open in Machesney Park by the end of th...

October 25, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new fitness facility is coming to the village by the...

New fitness and training facility set to open in Machesney Park by the end of th...

October 25, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new fitness facility is coming to the village by the...

Machesney Park mayor teases multiple new businesses in State of the Parks speech

October 19, 2022 @ 7:10 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The village of Machesney Park’s most active business corridor is nearly...

'Celebrate different milestones': New event space to fill former Rent-A-Center i...

October 18, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — An event-hosting business is moving to the Meadow Mart Shopping Center...

What's next for Rockford City Market? This survey will help decide

October 7, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford City Market is conducting its end-of-season survey as it tries to...

You can literally eat like a king at Thai Jasmine Rice and Noodles in Rockford

October 6, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — At the city’s newest Thai restaurant, you can literally eat like a...

Mission BBQ to open in Rockford next week

October 4, 2022 @ 6:30 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — On a mission for Mission BBQ? The wait is almost over. The...

As Rockford City Market wraps up its season, more of its vendors are set to grad...

September 30, 2022 @ 9:29 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Aakash Patel was running a Roly Poly sandwich franchise when Rockford City...

'Make this dream a reality': Hard Rock goes from when will you start to when wil...

September 28, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Before shovels hit the dirt Wednesday at the future Hard Rock Casino...

KFC in south Rockford reopens after repairs

September 28, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The KFC restaurant on 11th Street has reopened after repairing a gas leak...

Arby's closes South Alpine restaurant in Rockford

September 26, 2022 @ 3:45 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The global fast food chain Arby’s closed one of its nine locations...

Cajun and Creole restaurant in Rockford to close at month's end

September 23, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — 815 Cajun announced it will close its doors at the end of...

'Big contributors to the community': Shosies Cyclery in Loves Park set to close

September 16, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Shosies Cyclery is set to close at the end of the...

Another fast-food addition is coming to Loves Park's growing restaurant corridor

September 16, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The city’s corridor of restaurants off the interstate already has coffee,...

'A big milestone': Rock'n Vodka surpasses half-million dollars invested in Rockf...

September 15, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A fast-growing vodka company has surpassed a major investment milestone with more...

New Mexican restaurant to fill former Riverside Family Restaurant in Loves Park

September 15, 2022 @ 5:45 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A new restaurant coming to Riverside Boulevard wants to serve you...

Rockford florist who spread acts of kindness, brought personal touch to business...

September 9, 2022 @ 2:54 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A floral design, interior decorating and event planning shop that sprouted from...

Does your guinea pig need a spa day? This new Rockford shop has you covered

September 9, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new boutique store at Edgebrook Shops puts a big focus on...

Does your guinea pig need a spa day? This new Rockford shop has you covered

September 9, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new boutique store at Edgebrook Shops puts a big focus on...

New shoe shop moves into former Fred VanVleet store in downtown Rockford

September 8, 2022 @ 11:26 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new shoe and streetwear store downtown carries more than 20 different...

'I dreamed of these doughnuts': Edwards Apple Orchard is 'an experience' for del...

September 7, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app POPLAR GROVE — When Rockford-born Harlow Kedzie moved to Tampa, Florida, she often found...

Stateline Fast Pitch, a 'premiere' event for entrepreneurs, to return to Rockfor...

September 6, 2022 @ 12:47 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A competition that gives local inventors and entrepreneurs a chance to pitch...

Coming soon: 4 new businesses set to open (and 2 changing locations) in the Rock...

September 6, 2022 @ 11:25 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Coming soon signs have been popping up around the city the last...

Natural light and Napoli's pizza: New Loves Park slot spot has a different feel

September 1, 2022 @ 1:03 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Pam Manning watched the progress being made on renovations to the...

Subway to move into former Taco John's in south Rockford

September 1, 2022 @ 7:37 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Subway is moving out of Alpine Plaza and into the former Taco...

A new food truck in Loves Park combines award-winning BBQ with THC

August 31, 2022 @ 1:35 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Little Nick’s BBQ is bringing you food on the go with...

Rockford man blends art and baking to make custom cakes for people and pets

August 31, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Michael Ramos combines his passion for art and desserts in his at-home...

Rockford man blends art and baking to make custom cakes for people and pets

August 31, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Michael Ramos combines his passion for art and desserts in his at-home...

Third generation family-owned company moving into former Rockford Products site

August 29, 2022 @ 9:06 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A third generation family-owned company is moving into the former Rockford Products...

Evolve Dance Co. moves into new space at Edgebrook in Rockford

August 27, 2022 @ 4:10 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Evolve Dance Co. celebrated the start of a new chapter on Saturday...

Photos: Opening weekend at Edwards Apple Orchard in Poplar Grove

August 27, 2022 @ 1:29 pm

Apple orchards across the Rockford region opened for business this weekend. We stopped by Edwards Apple Orchard, 7061 Centerville Road in Poplar Grove, on...

New Gymnastic Academy of Rockford owner envisions growth, inclusion

August 27, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Katelynn Landis initially saw her first job at Gymnastic Academy of Rockford...

Associated Bank to close Rockton Avenue branch in Rockford

August 26, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Associated Bank plans to close its Rockton Avenue branch later this year...

Roscoe-based roofing and siding company lands on America's Fastest Growing Compa...

August 25, 2022 @ 12:58 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROSCOE — Roscoe-based Martin Exteriors has landed on Inc. 5000’s America’s Fastest Growing Companies...

Chuck E. Cheese, a home for birthday celebrations in Rockford for 34 years, gets...

August 24, 2022 @ 7:13 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Chuck E. Cheese has revamped its Rockford entertainment center with new games,...

'There's going to be lots of Baked Wings': New Loves Park restaurant has big exp...

August 19, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A business that was born out of the pandemic as a...

'There's going to be lots of Baked Wings': New Loves Park restaurant has big exp...

August 19, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A business that was born out of the pandemic as a...

Crimson Ridge says it will close its retail space, return to roots as a flower s...

August 12, 2022 @ 8:01 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Crimson Ridge announced this morning that it would close its upstairs retail...

Rockford Public Schools to host hiring event. Some positions offer $3K signing b...

August 9, 2022 @ 9:15 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Public Schools will host another hiring event this month to fill...

LADIWORKZ, a resource for entrepreneurs of all kinds, moves to new spot in Loves...

August 8, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — When you work with Brandi Morris you can get exposure to...

'More than fashion': Rockford born hip-hop artist opens store in Midtown to cele...

July 26, 2022 @ 6:30 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Dana Reeder wants to bring his love for hip-hop to Midtown with a new...

Blue Collar Coffee Co. moves locations in downtown Beloit

July 20, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELOIT — Blue Collar Coffee Co., is moving locations in downtown Beloit to offer better...

'We get paid to make people happy': BW Event & Decor set to open first storefron...

July 15, 2022 @ 5:30 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Kardashians are known for throwing their children flamboyant parties with vibrant decor,...

Edwards Apple Orchard announces opening date for 2022 season

July 12, 2022 @ 12:36 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A sign of cooler temperatures — along with crisp red, yellow and orange...

Crusader Community Health celebrates 50 years of serving the Rockford region

July 12, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Crusader Community Health is celebrating 50 years of providing health...

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'It's a resource for everyone': Rock Valley alumnus opens production studio in d...

July 12, 2022 @ 5:30 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Josiah Sjostrom credits Rock Valley College for strengthening his love for filmmaking in...

Rockford Public School District 205 is hosting hiring event

July 7, 2022 @ 1:36 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Looking for a job in education? Rockford Public Schools is hosting a hiring...

Sweet Basil Cafe in Cherry Valley plans to reopen after repairs

June 28, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter CHERRY VALLEY — Sweet Basil Cafe abruptly shut its doors earlier this month after a...

Edgebrook looks for new tenant to fill Mary's Market space in Rockford

June 24, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Edgebrook Shopping Center is working to find a new tenant...

Mary's Market in Rockford's Edgebrook Shopping Center permanently closes

June 23, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Mary’s Market in the Edgebrook Shopping Center, which initially opted to close temporarily...

Female Energy celebrates women-owned small businesses, community and artists in ...

June 22, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Evangelina Jimenez set out to prove that she could thrive as a female...

Culture Shock to celebrate 16 years in business with a party in Rockford

June 17, 2022 @ 12:28 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — At age 24, Skylar Davis had to sell records from his personal collection...

Judging a book by its cover is part of the charm of shopping at Maze Books in Ro...

June 16, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — At downtown’s newest independent book store, you’re welcome to judge a book by...

Rockford airport ranked in top 15 for cargo weight landed in the country

June 14, 2022 @ 11:46 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Chicago Rockford International Airport ranks as the 14th largest cargo airport in the...

The Norwegian Artist Lofts is set to show off its North End space with an open-h...

June 9, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Tucked above The Norwegian restaurant is a group of business owners and artists...

Drink in '90s nostalgia at this new downtown Rockford coffee shop

June 8, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Walking into Pete DuFoe’s new downtown coffee shop is a bit like walking...

'A cheesecake lover's dream come true': Brothers bring their desserts to Machesn...

June 8, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — After supplying other restaurants with desserts, two brothers are bringing their homemade...

ROTD Crafter's Corner celebrates grand opening of its new location in Loves Park

June 1, 2022 @ 1:37 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — A husband and wife team has brought their full-service print and vinyl...

Fred VanVleet Shop closes downtown Rockford storefront, but a new location is in...

May 27, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Fred VanVleet Shop has closed its downtown storefront, but VanVleet’s marketing director...

New indoor adventure park coming to Rockford

May 25, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new indoor trampoline and adventure park is set to open this winter...

New indoor adventure park coming to Rockford

May 25, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new indoor trampoline and adventure park is set to open this winter...