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'More than fashion': Rockford born hip-hop artist opens store in Midtown to cele...

July 26, 2022 @ 6:30 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Dana Reeder wants to bring his love for hip-hop to Midtown with a new...

'The need is ever-increasing': Rockford area food pantries serving 68% more peop...

July 26, 2022 @ 6:15 am

By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Food pantries here have seen an influx of need this...

Rockford gas prices fall an average 20 cents per gallon, sixth straight week of ...

July 25, 2022 @ 1:15 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The average price of a gallon of gas in the city fell more...

New Rockford event series supports local charities with live music, food and mor...

July 25, 2022 @ 11:06 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A new event featuring live music, food, outdoor movies and more will begin...

Loves Park set to celebrate 75th anniversary with music, fireworks, food trucks ...

July 25, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — The city is throwing itself a birthday party this weekend with music, fireworks, food trucks...

Battle at Levings in Rockford showcases skill, power and art of breakdancing

July 25, 2022 @ 12:57 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Breakdancers took over Levings Park on Sunday in a showcase of rhythm, quick...

Time to eat up this weekend at Chow Down Food Truck Fest in Rockford

July 22, 2022 @ 2:08 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Hope you worked up an appetite this week because this Saturday it’s time...

'More than robots': Robotics competition in Rockford puts tech and engineering s...

July 21, 2022 @ 4:13 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rock River Robotics Off-season Competition will mark its 10-year anniversary with a meet...

Mission of Mercy aims to provide $1M in free dental care in 2 days in Rockford

July 21, 2022 @ 11:01 am

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — This weekend hundreds of dentists and other oral health care professionals will volunteer their time to...

Vibrant Rockford Peaches mural in Midtown is complete

July 20, 2022 @ 3:17 pm

Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The gateway to the city’s Midtown District now has a vibrant new mural that pays homage...