Machesney Park

Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days dates announced for July 21 and July 22

May 10, 2023 @ 4:02 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It’s not just the mustard, ketchup or buns that make up Alpine Kiwanis Brat...

More than 15k Flowers To Be Planted At Veterans Memorial Circle In Rockford

May 10, 2023 @ 1:41 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — More than 15,000 flowers will be planted next weekend at North Main and...

Sip & Sample with RAMP at The Union tomorrow in downtown Rockford

May 10, 2023 @ 12:53 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Enjoy samples of beer, wine, spirits, and food from multiple local vendors...

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...

Easter 2023: Hop over to egg hunts in the Stateline this weekend

April 4, 2023 @ 1:20 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Ahead of Easter, egg hunts are popping up all over the Stateline. Including...

Parks Chamber leader to retire next month, successor named lead it 'into the fut...

March 17, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Tonya Lamia will retire next month as the leader of the...

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...

Large funeral procession to escort North Park firefighter past station to funera...

January 2, 2023 @ 6:16 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A funeral procession on Tuesday will escort firefighter Brian Rehnberg past...

'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 restaurant planned for former Baking Grounds North in Machesney Park

November 4, 2022 @ 8:30 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — A former cafe and bakery outside the Machesney Park Town Center has...

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...

More than 20K brats to be served at 51st annual Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days

July 18, 2022 @ 4:01 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It’s not just the mustard, ketchup or buns that make up Alpine Kiwanis...

$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...

The Office NiteClub kicks off Pride Month celebrations Saturday with parade, par...

June 1, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Office NiteClub is kicking off Pride Month celebrations this weekend with a...

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...

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...

Do a little spring cleaning with Goodwill's Earth Day Donation Drive Event

April 4, 2022 @ 12:18 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Are you doing a little spring cleaning around your house? Maybe you’re getting...

Last Indoor Winter Market of the season this weekend in Rockford

March 28, 2022 @ 11:23 am

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Rockford Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The sun is shining, but we’re still getting a taste of that cold Midwest...

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...

The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night

March 19, 2022 @ 8:00 pm

The Line-up for the night: Host: Kevin Haas Guest Feature: Matt Banwart Main Feature: Jon Silman Headliner: Sarah Perry...

Get some great ideas for your wedding at Franchesco's Bridal Expo this Sunday

February 18, 2022 @ 11:15 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Planning your big day can be super overwhelming. If you don’t know where...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful- Calling All Artists

April 9, 2021 @ 12:14 pm

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful is pleased to announce their Earth Day fundraiser will be called the Earth Day Awards & Art Auction. They 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...

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....

Village of Machesney Park Celebrates 40 Years on 2/24/21

February 23, 2021 @ 4:04 pm

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the Village of Machesney Park will celebrate 40 years since it became an official Village in the State of...

The Parks Chamber Shares Timely PPP Loan News

February 22, 2021 @ 9:17 pm

The mission of The Parks Chamber is to help businesses succeed with the right tools, connections, and resources. The Chamber shares the timely news...

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Recycle Centers Closing Due to Weather

February 12, 2021 @ 10:36 am

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will close both of its recycle centers on Saturday, 2/13/21, due to the extreme cold predicted. Closed are: 4665 Hydraulic...

KNIB Recycling Centers to Close Due to Extreme Cold

February 3, 2021 @ 5:50 pm

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful will close both of its recycle centers on Saturday, 2/6/21, due to the extreme cold predicted. Closed locations: 4665 Hydraulic...

Do You Have The Right Stuff?

January 28, 2021 @ 8:01 am

If your dream has always been to serve your community as a firefighter, this may be what you’ve been waiting for....

All Goodwill NI Stores Now Open for Donations

January 18, 2021 @ 2:24 pm

All Goodwill Northern Illinois retail stores and donation centers are now open! Why wait until spring to start decluttering your home of stuff you...

By The Dozen Bakery Offers Halloween Cookie Kits

October 16, 2020 @ 2:41 pm

Here’s a delicious way to combine an at-home Art Class project for the kids with a twist of Halloween fun. By The Dozen Bakery...

By The Dozen Bakery Offers Halloween Cookie Kits

October 16, 2020 @ 2:41 pm

Here’s a delicious way to combine an at-home Art Class project for the kids with a twist of Halloween fun. By The Dozen Bakery...

Kim's Stateline Costco Finds

September 30, 2020 @ 8:52 am

I think everyone can agree, you could get lost in Costco. I love Costco and can’t wait to see what treasures I will find...

Movie Filmed in Rockford Premieres this Weekend

September 21, 2020 @ 11:34 am

“Without Grace” is a film that was written and directed by Matthew Cichella. It was filmed in Rockford, IL and will be debuting this...

School Bus Drive-by Parade

April 30, 2020 @ 10:37 am

It’s certain that the kids are missing school… missing their teachers, their classmates, AND their bus drivers! One school district’s bus drivers want to...

Alligator Found in Machesney Park [PHOTO]

September 23, 2019 @ 6:41 am

Can someone please explain to me why there was an alligator in Machesney Park?...

3 Stateline Cities Named Safest in Illinois

August 28, 2019 @ 6:50 am

A new report lists the safest cities in Illinois. Three popular cities in the Stateline have been named in the Top 100!...

Loves Park Family Rescue Baby Ducks From Sewer [VIDEOS]

July 9, 2018 @ 6:13 am

Jason and Crystal Carmen, along with their girls, rescued baby ducks from a sewer drain at Target in Machesney Park....