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Rockford City Council OKs sale of Barber-Colman complex to developer

October 5, 2021 @ 2:07 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — City Council on Monday approved an agreement for J. Jeffers & Co. to purchase the former...

Belvidere wants state to incentivise electric vehicle production to strengthen a...

October 5, 2021 @ 11:03 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current BELVIDERE — City Council members are urging the state to create an incentive package for electric vehicle production...

Loves Park provides redevelopment incentives at former Jacobs Signs property

October 5, 2021 @ 9:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — The city will offer up to $90,000 in incentives to the company redeveloping the former...

Rockford City Council approves International Women's Baseball Museum at Beyer Pa...

October 5, 2021 @ 8:41 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday gave approval for a $10 million International Women’s Baseball Center museum...

$140M in improvements to be made at Byron nuclear plant

October 4, 2021 @ 4:04 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current BYRON — More than $140 million in capital improvements will be made at the Byron Generating Station after...

Illinois ranks No. 2 in U.S. for Halloween decorations

October 4, 2021 @ 3:00 pm

By Matt Hall B103 Rockford It’s officially Halloween season. If you’ve noticed more decorations around, it’s not a coincidence. A new study combined polls...

Rockford receives $500K in federal funding for Family Peace Center

October 4, 2021 @ 10:51 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — The city will receive $499,999 in federal funding to continue developing and expanding the services of...

Health officials recommend proof of vaccination or negative COVID test for event...

October 4, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Public health officials are recommending that entertainment venues such as the downtown BMO Harris Bank Center...

Health officials recommend proof of vaccination or negative COVID test for event...

October 4, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Public health officials are recommending that entertainment venues such as the downtown BMO Harris Bank Center...

Rockford barbecue spot adds cannabis-infused sauce to the menu

October 2, 2021 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — A barbecue restaurant on the city’s west side has introduced a new cannabis-infused sauce that sets...