This will be the last year for CRE8IV murals in Rockford. It's going out with a ... April 22, 2024 @ 3:28 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — An initiative that filled blank building walls with dozens of vibrant murals... Read More
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... Read More
'Fiercely Midwestern' Whiskey Hotel Barbecue opens new restaurant in Roscoe April 19, 2024 @ 6:05 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROSCOE — The debut of Whiskey Hotel Barbecue, 5522 Elevator Road, on Saturday won’t... Read More
Easy Tiger, a new restaurant with a summer vacation vibe, to fill former Ojeda's... April 17, 2024 @ 6:05 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A new restaurant coming near the corner of Riverside Boulevard and... Read More
'New life and a new legacy': Rockford couple prepares to open Plume in former De... April 16, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — When Chase Williams and Lia Pennacchi decided two years ago to get... Read More
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... Read More
Rockford region's first Wing Snob planned for former Pope chiropractic clinic in... April 12, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — A fast-casual restaurant centered on made-to-order chicken wings is preparing to make... Read More
New Community Healing Center focused on building hope for youth exposed to traum... April 11, 2024 @ 11:13 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The new Community Healing Center taking residence at the Boys & Girls... Read More
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.,... Read More
Hundreds gather to view rare solar eclipse as it crosses the Rockford region April 8, 2024 @ 4:25 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — Catherine Rennert did the math on when the next total solar eclipse... Read More