Nik's Wish founder appears on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show,' gets $10K surprise gif...

April 19, 2024 @ 11:43 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The founder of a local nonprofit that grants wishes to young adults...

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Velvet Robot announces opening date for new Roscoe location

April 17, 2024 @ 11:31 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROSCOE — Velvet Robot Coffee Lab has announced the opening date for its new...

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Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere opens for the season this weekend

April 17, 2024 @ 5:00 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — Summerfield Zoo, a small zoo that provides visitors with close encounters of exotic animals and...

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Former Lafayette Hotel in downtown Rockford to be renovated into affordable apar...

April 16, 2024 @ 5:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A historic hotel that initially served as a resting place for actors...

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Big Timber Axe Throwing gets OK to include bar at new Rockford location

April 15, 2024 @ 6:21 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Big Timber Axe Throwing got the go-ahead from City Council members on...

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Rockford Police Department to add new K-9 officer, training begins next week

April 10, 2024 @ 5:50 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Police Department announced on Wednesday that it will add a...

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New natural playground to be built at Klehm Arboretum in south Rockford

April 9, 2024 @ 2:17 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new natural playground coming to Klehm Arboretum, 2715 S. Main St.,...

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New home modification program designed to help Illinois residents with disabilit...

April 8, 2024 @ 11:22 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new statewide program will help people with disabilities add wheelchair ramps,...

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Fast-growing Kung Fu Tea opens first franchise in Rockford

April 6, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A fast-growing franchise dubbed “the Starbucks of bubble tea” has opened its...

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Work to replace Mulford Road bridge over I-39 to begin on Monday

April 4, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Illinois Department of Transportation expects to begin work on Monday to replace the Mulford...

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Cathy McDermott, who has led Rockford City Market since its start in 2010, retir...

April 4, 2024 @ 10:45 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Cathy McDermott, who has led Rockford City Market from its inception into...

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From Hogs hats to a circus soirée: Here are 17 things to do in the Rockford are...

April 4, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — This weekend you can catch live music and comedy shows, attend a...

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New student-made mural depicts Rockford University from past to future

April 4, 2024 @ 5:59 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new mural being painted inside Rockford University’s Burpee Center is designed...

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Sign ceremony to mark honorary street name change for John Briggs, Rockford's fi...

April 3, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A celebration will be held Saturday to commemorate the renaming of a...

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Rockford to host wakeboard and wakesurf regional championship this summer

April 2, 2024 @ 10:52 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city has been selected as one of three destinations to host a Malibu Boat...

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86,000 square feet of 'pure history and passion': Historic Auto Attractions open...

April 1, 2024 @ 4:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROSCOE — Historic Auto Attractions opened for the season on Monday, debuting a new...

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Rockford shop sets out to spread kindness after difficult week with bouquet give...

March 29, 2024 @ 2:14 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A North End shop is handing out free bouquets today with the...

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Here's the vision for Henry Dorrbaker's entertainment venue in downtown Beloit

March 26, 2024 @ 10:48 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT, Wis. — Geronimo Hospitality Group on Tuesday unveiled renderings of its vision to...

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Rockford businesswoman honored by state treasurer for outstanding service in lea...

March 25, 2024 @ 3:24 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A Rockford businesswoman who co-founded a nonprofit that helps other entrepreneurs succeed was...

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Rockford radio station 95.3 The Bull a finalist for national Academy of Country ...

March 25, 2024 @ 11:12 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Locally owned country music station 95.3 The Bull in Rockford has been...

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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...

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Here's what's being built across from the Belvidere Walmart

March 22, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — A car wash chain founded in Missouri is making its first entry...

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Here's what's being built across from the Belvidere Walmart

March 22, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — A car wash chain founded in Missouri is making its first entry...

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Boot Barn celebrates ribbon-cutting ahead of grand opening weekend in Rockford

March 21, 2024 @ 1:53 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Boot Barn celebrated its ribbon cutting on Thursday with the Greater Rockford...

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Raising Cane's targets fall 2025 opening. Here's what to expect with its first R...

March 19, 2024 @ 6:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app Below: Q&A on Raising Cane’s, from construction timeline to hours, traffic, employment and more....

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Rockford University students to perform in Scotland for the world's largest arts...

March 19, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford University students will head to Scotland’s capital city this summer to...

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83rd Young Artist Show: Youth Division opens this weekend at Rockford University

March 18, 2024 @ 10:09 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Art Museum will unveil its 83rd Young Artist Show: Youth Division...

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MembersAlliance Credit Union celebrates opening of new Roscoe branch

March 14, 2024 @ 4:03 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROSCOE — MembersAlliance Credit Union celebrated on Thursday the opening of its newest branch...

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Lucky you: There's lots to do on St. Patrick's Day weekend in the Rockford area

March 14, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — It’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend and you’re in luck because there’s a...

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Tickets on sale for comedian Pete Davidson at the Coronado in Rockford

March 14, 2024 @ 5:00 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Comedian Pete Davidson is coming to the Coronado Performing Arts Center this summer, and ticket...

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Beef-a-Roo adds limited time menu items for St. Patrick's Day, Lent

March 11, 2024 @ 3:02 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Beef-a-Roo has added a new sandwich to its menu for customers looking...

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Part of Forest Hills Lodge facade at Rockford Speedway to live on at Roscoe auto...

March 11, 2024 @ 1:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROSCOE — A familiar facade for visitors of the Rockford Speedway and Forest Hills...

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Gala event to provide early look at future main Rockford Public Library in downt...

March 8, 2024 @ 11:40 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A gala event this spring will give guests an early look at the new main...

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Here's what's set to fill the former Aldi grocery store on Auburn Street in Rock...

March 8, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Work is underway to open a new Dollar Tree at 3831 Auburn...

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Rockford mayor names interim public works director

March 7, 2024 @ 2:32 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — City Engineer Tim Hinkens will take over as the interim public works director on March...

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Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Rockford

March 6, 2024 @ 5:59 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — St. Patrick’s Day is a little more than a week away and...

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Gas prices in Rockford jump to highest level in 5 months

March 4, 2024 @ 2:06 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices in the city have jumped nearly 42 cents per gallon...

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Rockford airport saw a drop in cargo activity last year, but numbers are higher ...

March 4, 2024 @ 10:40 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford airport reported a nearly 10% drop in its cargo numbers...

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PaleoFest, Hot Wheels monster trucks and more: 12 things to do this weekend in t...

February 28, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — PaleoFest, the annual celebration of the study of ancient life, is back...

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The Rock River Anything That Floats Race is returning to the Rockford region in ...

February 27, 2024 @ 11:25 am

News release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rock River Raft Race NFP Steering Committee proudly announces that the 2024...

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Rockford restaurants get relief, but not a fix, to spike in unemployment costs

February 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Local restaurants that were struck with a surge in unemployment insurance costs...

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Coronado to open for free showing of acrobatic Cirque Mechanics show in Rockford

February 24, 2024 @ 8:15 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The historic Coronado Performing Arts Center will open its doors to thousands...

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Podcast: Mayor Tom McNamara talks about public safety initiatives after year-end...

February 24, 2024 @ 6:00 am

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the city’s public safety initiatives after the year-end crime...

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Podcast: Mayor Tom McNamara talks about publi...

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Podcast: Mayor Tom McNamara talks about public safety initiatives after year-end...

February 24, 2024 @ 6:00 am

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the city’s public safety initiatives after the year-end crime...

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Photos: Future downtown Rockford Public Library under construction

February 24, 2024 @ 5:59 am

Photos by Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The future main branch of the Rockford Public Library is in...

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Ledges Golf Course in Roscoe to open for play on Monday

February 22, 2024 @ 4:45 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROSCOE — Warm weather will bring an early start to golf season in the region. The Forest...

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Tickets to see comedian Shane Gillis at BMO Center in Rockford sold out within a...

February 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Tickets to see comedian Shane Gillis perform at the BMO Center this...

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Comedian Shane Gillis coming to BMO Center in Rockford in June

February 20, 2024 @ 5:14 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Comedian Shane Gillis is coming to Rockford this summer and tickets go on sale this...

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Loves Park enters new deal with Rockford Park District to promote sports tourism

February 20, 2024 @ 2:25 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The city has entered a new deal with the Rockford Park...

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Rockford Public Schools names 2024 Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductees

February 15, 2024 @ 3:01 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Public Schools will honor four alumni this spring for their success...

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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...

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New comedy series, bike bonanza and more things to do this weekend in the Rockfo...

February 15, 2024 @ 6:00 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Looking for things to do the weekend after Valentine’s Day in the Rockford area? There’s...

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Snow Park at Alpine Hills in Rockford to close for the season early due to warm ...

February 14, 2024 @ 6:51 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD  — An unseasonably warm winter will force an early closure for Snow Park...

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Winnebago County CASA plans to use Hard Rock gift to recruit much-needed volunte...

February 14, 2024 @ 1:57 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD  — Hard Rock Casino Rockford and its philanthropic arm Hard Rock Heals presented...

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Rock Valley College to expand its electric vehicle courses

February 13, 2024 @ 4:44 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rock Valley College has won a $425,000 state grant that will allow it to expand...

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Acquisition of Loves Park company brings dart and jukebox brands together

February 13, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A Loves Park company that developed the first self-scoring electronic dart...

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Allegiant will add flights between Rockford and LA starting in June

February 12, 2024 @ 11:07 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Allegiant will start flying from the Rockford airport to Los Angeles this...

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Allegiant will add flights between Rockford and LA starting in June

February 12, 2024 @ 11:07 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Allegiant will start flying from the Rockford airport to Los Angeles this...

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Olivo Taco expands into Freeport - and its tacos are still 3 for $5

February 9, 2024 @ 6:01 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app FREEPORT — A Rockford-based restaurant that celebrates “peace, love and tacos” is expanding into...

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Rockford native Emily Bear helped create the soundtrack for Disney's upcoming 'M...

February 7, 2024 @ 5:14 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Disney is bringing Moana and Maui back to the big screen and...

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Synergy Collective to open in former Wonderland Books space at Edgebrook in Rock...

February 7, 2024 @ 6:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Synergy Collective is preparing to open this weekend in a new home...

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Walgreens to close its downtown Rockford store Feb. 19

February 7, 2024 @ 5:59 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Walgreens informed customers this week that it will close its downtown store...

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Podcast: Transform Rockford director discusses the group's goals and latest effo...

February 7, 2024 @ 5:55 am

Wally Haas, the executive director of Transform Rockford, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about what the nonprofit organization...

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Rockford razes former 15th & Chris burger restaurant over safety hazards

February 6, 2024 @ 10:23 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city has demolished the former 15th & Chris burger restaurant a...

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Hard Rock Casino announces donations of more than $1M across Rockford region in ...

February 5, 2024 @ 4:54 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Casino Rockford announced on Monday that it donated more than $1 million to...

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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...

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Early voting begins Thursday. Here's what to know to cast your vote in Winnebago...

February 5, 2024 @ 10:55 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Early voting begins Thursday for the March 19 primary election. Voters will select their party’s...

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Photos: 815 Ale Fest 2024 draws sold out crowd

February 3, 2024 @ 9:37 pm

Photos by Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — The annual 815 Ale Fest drew a sold out crowd...

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Johnny Pamcakes plans to expand its offerings with move from Cherry Valley to Be...

February 2, 2024 @ 12:30 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — Consider Linda Walker a testament to the excitement customers of Johnny Pamcakes...

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Rockford opens pre-application for $60K home repair grants

February 1, 2024 @ 12:01 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Homeowners in the city can now pre-apply for up to $60,000 to help fix health...

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The Face Place expands with new services, new location in Loves Park

January 31, 2024 @ 5:05 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A locally owned aesthetics business has expanded into a new location...

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Here's the retailer preparing to move into the former JoAnn Fabrics space in Roc...

January 31, 2024 @ 10:19 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — One of the largest western and work wear retailers in the country...

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Rockford Park District to replace, upgrade 21-year-old accessible playground

January 30, 2024 @ 6:28 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District will use a $600,000 state grant to replace a popular and...

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$500K winning Illinois Lottery ticket sold at a Schnucks in Rockford

January 30, 2024 @ 11:57 am

Via news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A $10 lottery ticket purchased at Schnucks on 11th Street is now...

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Sarah Bell creates 'wearable paintings' for her new exhibit at Kortman Gallery i...

January 30, 2024 @ 11:00 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new exhibit at Kortman Gallery centers on wearable paintings that artist Sarah Bell has...

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