The GOAT Pub and Grill opens in Rockford's North End after extensive renovations February 2, 2024 @ 6:05 am By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s North End has a new gathering place and... Read More
8 ways Rockford will spend federal American Rescue Plan dollars in the next phas... January 10, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The next use for federal post-pandemic stimulus money in the city will... Read More
Rockford's next historic makeover: New plans for former Watch Factory, city's fi... September 22, 2023 @ 5:55 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A historic factory where timepieces were once made and the city’s first... Read More
Getting Twisted: How cast members prepare to scare Rockford at Twisted Crypt Hau... September 20, 2023 @ 9:00 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Dustin Tumeo’s voice almost instinctively drops into a low, gravelly tone as... Read More
Homebuilding never recovered after the Great Recession. Here's Rockford's latest... August 9, 2023 @ 1:20 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new round of tax breaks may be offered in an attempt... Read More
'We've got to keep going to get this done': Here's what happens next on Barber-C... July 18, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Council’s vote on Monday in favor of redeveloping the Barber-Colman factory... Read More
After 'shell shock,' the push continues for a path forward on the Barber-Colman ... July 14, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gary Anderson said he got a phone call Tuesday morning that halted... Read More
Lightning strikes again: New women's semi-pro basketball team in Rockford prepar... June 26, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Who says Lightning can’t strike twice? It can... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Iconic Energy aims to bring 'heartbeat' to downtown with revamp of former News T... April 14, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — One of downtown’s most iconic buildings is now the Iconic Building. But... Read More
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... Read More
'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... Read More
On the 40th anniversary of Banned Books Week, some Rockford schools embrace what... September 20, 2022 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Inside the library at Kennedy Middle School, librarian Brooke Imbach has curated... Read More
'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... Read More
Rockford's 'crying girl' became a viral meme. Here's what she's up to now March 23, 2022 @ 4:35 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Eight years ago Nevaeh Johnson had a rough first day of school. The... Read More
Nostalgic acts, cabaret, comedy: Here's the vision for a reborn Times Theater in... December 29, 2021 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — John Waite‘s prepandemic appearance here quickly filled all the seats at the downtown... Read More
'We want everyone to win': Rockford slot parlors, casino see room for both to su... November 23, 2021 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Tucked away at the corner of Riverside Boulevard and Perryville Road is a... Read More
How Costco helped Loves Park weather The Great Lockdown November 1, 2021 @ 10:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — When business activity dwindled to a crawl in March 2020 after statewide... Read More
What's a mall worth? CherryVale says about $12.6M less October 25, 2021 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter CHERRY VALLEY — Owners of the CherryVale Mall argue its property is worth millions less... Read More
'Just let me buy a house': Hot Rockford real estate market creates bidding wars ... September 15, 2021 @ 7:05 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — Krista Everling spent about five months watching her home-buying plans unravel as her offers were... Read More