The GOAT Pub and Grill opens in Rockford's North End after extensive renovations February 2, 2024 @ 7:05 am By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s North End has a new gathering place and... Read More
8 ways Rockford will spend federal American Rescue Plan dollars in the next phas... January 10, 2024 @ 7:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The next use for federal post-pandemic stimulus money in the city will... Read More
Rockford's next historic makeover: New plans for former Watch Factory, city's fi... September 22, 2023 @ 5:55 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A historic factory where timepieces were once made and the city’s first... Read More
Getting Twisted: How cast members prepare to scare Rockford at Twisted Crypt Hau... September 20, 2023 @ 9:00 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Dustin Tumeo’s voice almost instinctively drops into a low, gravelly tone as... Read More
Homebuilding never recovered after the Great Recession. Here's Rockford's latest... August 9, 2023 @ 1:20 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new round of tax breaks may be offered in an attempt... Read More
'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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Record-low inventory of Rockford area homes for sale has some buyers feeling 'be... May 31, 2023 @ 11:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — In her first two years in the real estate business, Alli Bernardi... Read More
Rockford Public Library's progress shows off its 'stunning' side, but a $6M cost... May 19, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The view from the crest of the Jefferson Street bridge shows off... Read More