Machesney Park

Benny's to open 2nd and 3rd locations at former Machesney Park Mall and former J...

April 22, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — The team behind Benny’s Slots Wines Spirits in Roscoe is preparing...

Future Starbucks at Machesney Town Center marks a first in nearly 30 years

March 25, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A Starbucks under construction near the corner of North Second Street...

Harlem School Board names district's next athletic director

February 15, 2024 @ 10:01 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — The Harlem Board of Education has approved hiring Reed Allison to serve as the...

Westside Children's Therapy celebrates opening of Machesney Park location

February 5, 2024 @ 1:29 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new pediatric clinic designed to create a fun and effective...

North Park Fire breaks ground on new central fire station in Machesney Park

November 20, 2023 @ 3:43 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — The North Park Fire Protection District celebrated on Monday the groundbreaking for...

Sunmed, one of the nation's biggest CBD chains, moves into new Machesney Park st...

November 17, 2023 @ 3:27 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A national franchise that specializes in premium hemp and CBD products...

Five Guys opens new location along North Second Street in Machesney Park

October 23, 2023 @ 12:44 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A chain restaurant known for its hand-formed burger patties, hand-cut fries...

New owners take over Ritchie's Smokin' BBQ in Machesney Park, add new menu optio...

October 19, 2023 @ 5:03 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — New ownership has taken over Ritchie’s Smokin’ BBQ, 7828 N. Second...

Machesney Park to temporarily relocate Village Hall during renovations

September 27, 2023 @ 9:47 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — The village will temporarily relocate its municipal offices to 9942 N....

Mushroom business grows from Machesney Park to farmers markets and restaurants a...

July 26, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — Bill Springer didn’t set out to start a business when he...

Mushroom business grows from Machesney Park to farmers markets and restaurants a...

July 25, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — Bill Springer didn’t set out to start a business when he...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens first location in Machesney Park, second in Rockfor...

June 30, 2023 @ 2:09 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened its first restaurant in the village,...

New milling business Stateline Wood Co-op wants to help Rockford area create pro...

June 14, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — When Mark Bolin was confronted with the need to cut down a...

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...

'An investment for our future': Harlem High School breaks ground on career and t...

April 17, 2023 @ 11:34 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — Harlem High School broke ground on Monday on an expansion designed...

National Weather Service confirms 12 tornadoes, including in Belvidere and Mache...

April 2, 2023 @ 11:46 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — The National Weather Service has confirmed 12 tornadoes moved through northern Illinois...

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Harlem Veteran Project's latest film explores what it means to be a woman in the...

March 3, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — When U.S. Marine veteran Melody Brocato started attending meetings for veterans...

Machesney Park to use $500K state grant to acquire and demolish flood-prone prop...

March 1, 2023 @ 3:03 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK— The village was awarded a $506,150 state grant on Wednesday to continue...

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...

3 new service organizations occupy United Way Strong Neighborhood House in Mache...

January 13, 2023 @ 6:00 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — Three nonprofits that offer help ranging from education assistance to mental...

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...

'It makes the Christmas story come alive': Machesney Park Church holds 10th annu...

December 9, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — Riverside Community Church will bring the story of Christmas to life this weekend with...

'It makes the Christmas story come alive': Ma...

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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...

'Exciting festivities': Loves Park and Machesney Park prepare for 25th annual ho...

November 14, 2022 @ 11:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — Loves Park and Machesney Park plan to kick off holiday festivities this...

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...

'They're never praised enough': Stretch of Alpine Road renamed to honor veterans

September 26, 2022 @ 3:08 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The city with a heart has taken another measure to show...

Bird electric scooters land in Machesney Park on Monday

August 12, 2022 @ 11:23 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — You will soon be able to zip around the village on an...

'I needed me back then': Machesney Park nurse spreads mental health awareness th...

July 5, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — During the 2020 lockdown many people picked up new hobbies. Travel nurse...

$4.2M in fixes to Harlem Road in Machesney Park underway

June 9, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK – Construction work has begun on a major thoroughfare in the village. A roughly 1-mile stretch of...

'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...

Machesney Park teen rises from humble beginnings to inspire others

May 11, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — Jeremeh Dagdayan speaks with a level of maturity beyond his 17 years...

How the groundUP stores went from a simple sticker to a multifaceted maintenance...

April 29, 2022 @ 12:26 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK— It started with a sticker. It was 2006 and Sam Furman, who had...

The Mill aims for late summer opening after renovating former Cronies in Machesn...

April 27, 2022 @ 5:45 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — A husband-and-wife team is busy renovating the former Cronies Bar & Grill...

Pit Stop convenience store one of several new businesses at Machesney Park strip...

April 27, 2022 @ 5:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — The former Short Stop Food Mart and liquor store is being remodeled...

Northwest Bank is still serving Rockford 50 years after 'a leap of faith'

April 22, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It may seem like an unlikely group of investors to start a bank....

Fresh burgers and custard made 'the Freddy's way' come to Machesney Park

April 11, 2022 @ 1:14 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — Village President Steve Johnson was a fan of Freddy’s Frozen Custard &...

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to open in Machesney Park on Tuesday

April 8, 2022 @ 11:43 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has set an opening date for its...

'I'd like to be like a Shark Tank': Multifaceted Amez Enterprises looks for more...

March 21, 2022 @ 3:04 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — If you ask Bryan and Amanda Amezquita what the future holds for...

After supply chain delays, Freddy's Frozen Custard sets opening in Machesney Par...

March 21, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — After supply-chain issues delayed the shipment of some equipment, Freddy’s Frozen Custard...

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Due to weather, Rockford's St. Patrick's Day Parade Postponed

March 10, 2022 @ 11:43 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — After two years of cancelations due to the pandemic, we’ll have to wait...

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Due to weather, Rockford's St. Patrick's Day Parade postponed to March 19

March 10, 2022 @ 11:43 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — After two years of cancellations due to the pandemic, we’ll have to wait...

The Parks Chamber's newest series connects government and business leaders

January 18, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in spring 2020 – leading to...

'The true picture of Christmas': Riverside Community Church hosts live Nativity ...

December 9, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — Riverside Community Church wants to take people back in...

'The true picture of Christmas': Riverside Co...

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Firefighter opens business for new, old-school gamers in Machesney Park

October 28, 2021 @ 5:06 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — As long as Chad Cunningham is in business you’ll be able to...

New salon in Machesney Park wants you to 'be your own kind of beautiful'

September 24, 2021 @ 10:45 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current MACHESNEY PARK — It may seem counterintuitive for a salon, but A&M Essentially You Inc. wants its customers to...

NIC-10 Whip Around Week One Podcast

August 31, 2021 @ 2:21 pm

This week in the NIC-10 Whip Around podcast: Week One kicked off with a bang between two of the conference favorites, Hononegah and Harlem....

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Mask Mandate Goes into Effect in Illinois

August 30, 2021 @ 11:11 am

Regardless of a person’s vaccination, everyone ages 2 and up, will have to wear a mask indoors starting Monday, August 30th. Gov. JB Pritzker...

Winnebago County Health Department Strongly Recommends Masking in Indoor Setting...

July 29, 2021 @ 11:21 am

The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD), consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Illinois Department of Public Health, strongly recommends...

If You're Wondering When Your Kids Go Back to School, Here is a List of Back-to-...

July 26, 2021 @ 12:09 pm

It’s almost the end of July, which means the kids will be heading back to school soon, and if you’re wondering when your kids’...

Rock River Valley Blood Center will Supply Blood to Three Mercyhealth Locations

July 26, 2021 @ 11:25 am

There is a critical demand in need of blood at this time and the best part about donating your blood at one of the...

Freddy's Coming Soon To Machesney Park

July 20, 2021 @ 2:42 pm

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, is starting construction on their first Rockford-area location! Groundbreaking will be Wednesday July 21st at 9901 Orlando Avenue...

Chick-fil-A Opening in Machesney Park in September

July 7, 2021 @ 11:26 am

If you’ve been wondering what is being built on the southwest corner of Alpine and West Lane Road in Machesney Park, GOOD NEWS… it’s...

Growing Demand for Blood Donations at Rock River Valley Blood Center

July 6, 2021 @ 8:29 am

There is a critical need for blood donations across the country right now as well as right here in the local area. Blood centers...

North Park Public Water District Conducting Survey in Machesney Park

July 1, 2021 @ 12:16 pm

The North Park Public Water District will be conducting an asset positional survey in Machesney Park during the months of July and August in...

Parades, Concerts, and Fireworks: Fourth of July Fun in the Stateline

June 29, 2021 @ 2:20 pm

Fireworks shows are back in action this year right here in the Stateline. There are so many activities happening from sun up to sun...

Take Part in 815 Outside's Summer Bingo Challenge

June 21, 2021 @ 2:09 pm

Get outside this summer and enjoy the stateline! 815 Outside is hosting their summer bingo challenge to encourage you to get out and...

Help Fill The Bus With Marquette Elementary School's Shoe Drive Fundraiser

June 4, 2021 @ 10:03 am

Marquette Elementary School is having a shoe drive fundraiser and needs your help to “Fill the Bus”! Help them reach their goal of collecting...

Kick-Off Your Summer with the Rockford Speedway Fair

May 27, 2021 @ 11:45 am

Kick off your summer with the Rockford Speedway Fair! There will be tons of thrill and family rides, games, and delicious fair food. The...

Alpine Kiwanis Club gives $15,000 in Scholarship Awards

May 20, 2021 @ 10:25 am

Alpine Kiwanis Club is pleased to announce the awarding of 10 scholarships to local high school seniors. Each year the Alpine Kiwanis Club gives...

It’s Craft Beer Week, Here Are The Best Places To Grab A Local Brew!

May 11, 2021 @ 1:51 pm

Did you know this week (May 10-16, 2021) is National American Craft Beer Week? It’s the chance to salute and support the local breweries and...

Jersey Mike's Makes Generous Donation to The Literacy Council

April 12, 2021 @ 2:21 pm

Throughout the entire month of March, Jersey Mike’s and The Literacy Council joined forces to raise funds for The Literacy Council during Jersey Mike’s...

Chicago Bears Spotlight Harlem QB

April 6, 2021 @ 12:44 pm

Congrats to Harlem quarterback, James Cooper Jr. He was chosen by The Chicago Bears as last week’s “High School All-Star.” Cooper earned the honor...

Easter Activities in the Stateline

March 30, 2021 @ 12:45 pm

Looking for a hopping good time with the family this Easter? There are a ton of Easter events happening in the Stateline, some are...

North Park Water Flushing Begins March 29th

March 24, 2021 @ 10:18 am

The North Park Public Water District will be flushing water mains and flow testing fire hydrants in Machesney Park beginning on Monday, March 29th...

All Illinoisans 16 & Up Eligible for COVID Vaccine 4/12

March 18, 2021 @ 3:10 pm

At a press conference Thursday, Governor JB Pritzker announced all Illinoisans 16 years old and up will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine...

Rockford Park District Looking for Lifeguards

March 5, 2021 @ 10:34 am

Are you looking for a summer gig? Rockford Park District is looking to hire students for a fulfilling employment opportunity for this upcoming pool...

Derry Enterprises Acquires O.K. Fasteners, Inc.

March 4, 2021 @ 9:35 am

Derry Enterprises, Inc. of Machesney Park announced that it has acquired O.K. Fasteners, a Huck and mechanical fastener distributor based in Troy, IL. O.K....

Derry Enterprises Inc. Acquires O.K. Fasteners, Inc.

March 4, 2021 @ 9:35 am

Derry Enterprises, Inc. of Machesney Park announced that it has acquired O.K. Fasteners, a Huck and mechanical fastener distributor based in Troy, IL. O.K....

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful in Need of Volunteers

March 3, 2021 @ 11:36 am

Have you been looking for a way to give back to the community? Well now is your chance! Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful is hosting...

Second-Dose Moderna Vaccines Delayed for Winnebago County Health Systems

March 3, 2021 @ 8:21 am

COVID-19 Moderna vaccines that were scheduled to arrive this week for Mercyhealth, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center, and SwedishAmerican in Winnebago County have...

No More Cash on The Illinois Tollway

February 26, 2021 @ 11:48 am

Paying cash to cruise on the Illinois Tollway is in the rearview mirror. After going cashless during the pandemic the The Tollway announced that...

RRC TV: Harlem High School Teacher Christopher Engler

February 26, 2021 @ 10:40 am

The pandemic has made it impossible for musicals and plays to take place here in the Stateline but Harlem High School made the best...

Harlem High School Drama Students Debut Movie on 2/26

February 25, 2021 @ 6:09 pm

Christopher Engler, English teacher at Harlem High School, discusses how his drama students used the pandemic as an opportunity to adapt their stage version...

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