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'We're in the mix': Local leaders say Stellantis CEO's comments show promise for...

July 28, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — Local lawmakers and the leader of an economic development agency say comments...

Hard Rock gets state clearance to add sports betting in Rockford

July 27, 2023 @ 6:02 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — You’ll soon be able to place your bets on sporting events at...

Rockford Public Schools will use new AI weapons detection system starting this s...

July 27, 2023 @ 3:30 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new weapons detection system that utilizes artificial intelligence will be installed...

New UW Health clinics will exclusively serve Rockford Public Schools employees a...

July 27, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — UW Health has opened two new primary care clinics dedicated exclusively to...

Guest review: Moon Dog Theatre's 'Red' adds to Rockford's arts renaissance

July 26, 2023 @ 10:34 am

By Ron Clewer Guest opinion Get our mobile app As an art supporter, it is great to see the renaissance of the arts in...

Dirty Dough is ready to bring its gooey stuffed cookies to Rockford for the firs...

July 26, 2023 @ 6:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A national franchise that specializes in super thick, soft and gooey stuffed...

Theater, music, shopping and more: Here are 21 chances for fun in the Rockford a...

July 26, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — This week has plenty of things to do for fans of live...

Northwest Community Center in Rockford names new executive director

July 25, 2023 @ 10:15 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Northwest Community Center has named Nichol Fricks as its new executive director....

Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days in Rockford has a nice ring to it

July 21, 2023 @ 1:38 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The hum of a procession of cars rolling through the Alpine Kiwanis...

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2 Rockford nonprofits receive $100K to support programs for women and minority e...

July 21, 2023 @ 9:56 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A foundation created by Nicor Gas has awarded a combined $200,000 to...

Robotics competition brings teams from across the Midwest to Rockford in the nam...

July 20, 2023 @ 4:18 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Some of the Midwest’s most talented young technological minds will showcase their...

New Mexican restaurant to take over former Los Portales space in downtown Rockfo...

July 20, 2023 @ 9:33 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new restaurant taking over the former Los Portales space on the...

New Rockford Public Art Trail rewards you for visiting murals, sculptures and mo...

July 19, 2023 @ 6:29 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new program run through your mobile phone rewards you for exploring...

$300k building renovation helps Rockford youth learn trades while improving thei...

July 19, 2023 @ 3:24 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A nonprofit that helps young people better their lives has renovated the...

Collins Aerospace in Rockford is helping power astronauts' return to the moon

July 18, 2023 @ 6:09 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Workers at Collins Aerospace in Rockford have a hand in a complex...

'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...

Bargain shopping store to move into former Bed Bath & Beyond

July 17, 2023 @ 9:59 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A bargain shopping business is set to take over the former Bed...

New Rockford restaurant aims to elevate the city's ramen scene

July 17, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Scott Souvannasane wants to elevate the city’s ramen scene, and he’s starting...

Activists push for Rockford City Council to reconsider Barber-Colman vote as dea...

July 14, 2023 @ 3:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A grassroots group of historic preservationists and advocates for southwest Rockford are...

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...

Tortilla Express, a fast-casual option from the owner of Chavez Mexican Restaura...

July 13, 2023 @ 2:25 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The owner of Chavez Mexican Restaurante has opened a new fast-casual dining...

Noodle lovers rejoice! A new family-owned restaurant is bringing authentic Indon...

July 13, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Martha Susilawati wants to spread joy throughout the city with her cooking,...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford marks key construction milestone on path to 2024 openi...

July 12, 2023 @ 1:32 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrated a milestone on its path to opening...

Tradeswomen to hold Day of Action to help beautify Beyer Stadium in Rockford

July 11, 2023 @ 9:14 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Women from various union trades will join together Saturday at Beyer Stadium to paint the...

Get ready to see this new inflatable hockey rink 'all over Rockford'

July 11, 2023 @ 12:22 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — An inflatable outdoor hockey rink made its first of many stops this...

Tears, prayers as south Rockford prepares for historic vote on Barber-Colman fac...

July 6, 2023 @ 9:32 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There was a moment Thursday outside the beaten down Barber-Colman factory where...

Rail Q & A: Answers to 12 key questions about passenger rail between Rockford an...

July 6, 2023 @ 12:32 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Passenger rail service is returning to Rockford for the first time since...

Passenger rail service to return to Rockford for first time since 1981. First tr...

July 6, 2023 @ 10:25 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Passenger rail service is set to return to the city for the...

Citywide prayer planned for Barber-Colman redevelopment project in Rockford

July 5, 2023 @ 9:22 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A citywide prayer meeting intended to unify people around the potential Barber-Colman...

Here's the new retailer moving in between Office Max and Dick's Sporting Goods i...

July 5, 2023 @ 6:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new retailer that helps you gear up for the great outdoors...

After a year with record crashes, nonprofit turns focus from beauty to safety at...

July 4, 2023 @ 12:32 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A nonprofit that has worked to beautify the roundabout at North Main...

Owen Carter picked to serve as next Rockford Park District board member

July 3, 2023 @ 12:43 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District board of commissioners has selected Owen Carter to...

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Rockford's Fourth of July fireworks will include some blasts that have 'never be...

July 3, 2023 @ 10:22 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — If you’ve watched massive sporting events such as the Super Bowl, then...

New art clubhouse opens this week in downtown Rockford. Here's a look inside the...

July 3, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Juju Rey’s Art Clubhouse, a new business that aims to unite youth...

Podcast: Ted O'Donnell talks about this year's Fourth of July fireworks display

July 1, 2023 @ 6:00 am

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

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Fred VanVleet is headed to Houston on a $130M max contract, ESPN reports

June 30, 2023 @ 8:46 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Fred VanVleet is headed to Houston on a three-year, $130 million contract...

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Natural Land Institute names new executive director

June 30, 2023 @ 12:32 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Natural Land Institute has named Alan Branhagen as its next executive...

New exhibit 'Staring at Strangers' blends realistic and abstract at Kortman Gall...

June 30, 2023 @ 9:59 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new exhibit opening tonight at Kortman Gallery blends the realistic and...

Basketball courts outside west Rockford elementary school to get new surface and...

June 30, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Plans are in motion to give students and neighborhood kids who play...

New path with lights, fitness stations being built at Harmon Park in Rockford

June 29, 2023 @ 12:07 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A neighborhood park on the city’s south side will soon have new...

New family-run business with homemade ice cream opens in Rockford's Midtown

June 29, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new family-owned business specializing in homemade ice cream and other sweet...

Retired journalist Wally Haas tapped to lead Transform Rockford

June 29, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Ken DeCoster Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Retired journalist Wally Haas has been selected to lead...

Air quality alert extended as smoke from Canadian wildfires remains over Rockfor...

June 29, 2023 @ 5:55 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The National Weather Service has extended its air quality alert through midnight...

Forced to move as part of Rockford flood relief, Charles Street Shoe Repair find...

June 28, 2023 @ 2:59 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A family-owned shop that has shined and repaired shoes with an old-fashioned...

'Together we are better': New group brings together health providers and others ...

June 28, 2023 @ 1:29 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A group of health care organizations, nonprofits and other institutions will join...

'It smelled like a bonfire': Air quality issues expected to linger this week in ...

June 27, 2023 @ 3:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A smoky haze that blanketed the region for much of Tuesday threatens...

Rockford region sees highest home sale totals in 9 months

June 27, 2023 @ 1:42 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The region saw an uptick in the number of homes sold last...

The countdown to Rockford Day is on. Here are some ways you'll be able to celebr...

June 27, 2023 @ 11:59 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The countdown is on to the city’s unofficial holiday, and community and...

Here are the next 2 blighted properties that Rockford plans to demolish

June 27, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city plans to raze an abandoned car wash at the corner...

William Shatner is coming to the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford

June 26, 2023 @ 5:06 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — William Shatner, the award-winning actor who portrayed Star Trek’s original Captain James T. Kirk, is...

Work begins on $200M project to bring fiber internet network to every home and b...

June 26, 2023 @ 11:01 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Construction launched Monday on a $200 million project that promises to bring...

Podcast: Mayor McNamara recaps airport growth, the latest on Barber-Colman and m...

June 26, 2023 @ 8:45 am

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about cargo growth at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport, the...

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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...

Rockford mayor selects Jeff Bailey to serve as next 13th Ward alderman

June 23, 2023 @ 9:01 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara announced on Friday his selection of Jeff Bailey to...

Hoffman House in Rockford will expand its casual side, drop its salad bar next m...

June 21, 2023 @ 12:33 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hoffman House Supper Club will have a new feel starting next month...

Music, comedy, theater and more: Here are 15 things to do this week in the Rockf...

June 21, 2023 @ 6:00 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are plenty of ways to keep you and your family entertained this weekend in...

Gambino Realtors celebrates a century in business in Rockford

June 20, 2023 @ 11:40 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — When Frank Gambino joined the real estate business 40 years ago, the...

Juneteenth celebrations in Rockford showcase local talent, commemorate nation's ...

June 19, 2023 @ 5:06 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — William Copeland was born just days before the first ever Juneteenth celebration...

He put the show in showing off your pearly whites. Rockford's musical Dr. T reti...

June 16, 2023 @ 8:47 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — At his retirement celebration on Friday, Dr. Kristoffer Tumilowicz was both the...

What will the future Hard Rock Casino Rockford look like? Here are 8 images that...

June 15, 2023 @ 1:02 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Casino Rockford on Thursday released new renderings of its future...

Juneteenth celebrations, music and more: Here are 19 things to do in the Rockfor...

June 15, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — This weekend will include several celebrations of Juneteenth, the federal holiday on...

Rockford Park District to add security gates at several facilities to curtail af...

June 14, 2023 @ 12:27 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District will add security gates to several parks and...

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...

Rockford Park District to interview 8 finalists for vacant board seat

June 13, 2023 @ 3:32 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District’s board of commissioners has selected eight finalists from...

The country's fastest-growing dessert chain is preparing to open in Rockford

June 12, 2023 @ 2:14 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Crumbl Cookies, a fast-growing chain of cookie delivery and takeout stores, is...

Demolition begins at former Church School, a blighted nearly 130-year-old buildi...

June 12, 2023 @ 9:17 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Work began Monday morning to tear down a nearly 130-year-old school building...

Aldi building new grocery store on Rockford's west end

June 12, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Construction is underway to build an Aldi’s grocery store on the city’s...

Rockford's Janet Lynn is still all smiles more than 50 years after the Sapporo O...

June 10, 2023 @ 4:03 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Champion figure skater Janet Lynn said there is likely only one time...

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...

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...

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...