New downtown Rockford boat docks are 'the first step to transforming Davis Park' June 2, 2023 @ 12:17 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — New floating boat docks have officially opened along the Rock River at... Read More
A trio of chicks of Rockford's official city bird are preparing to fledge in the... June 2, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are three new hatchlings of the city’s official bird getting ready... Read More
Rockford's mural initiative is getting bigger and smaller at the same time this ... May 31, 2023 @ 6:57 pm By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The public art initiative first known for bringing murals... Read More
State of the City: McNamara says 'once-in-a-lifetime' deal to redevelop Barber-C... May 30, 2023 @ 7:01 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara said in his State of the City address Tuesday... Read More
Photos: Memorial Day parade, ceremonies in Rockford May 29, 2023 @ 5:53 pm Photos by Albert Riley Jr. Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Hundreds of people filled the Memorial Day parade route from... Read More
Veterans, families observe 18th — perhaps last — Memorial Day Service at LZ ... May 29, 2023 @ 2:44 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Military veterans, their families and other community members filled the grounds around... Read More
Rockford's Frank Lloyd Wright designed Laurent Home celebrated as veterans' gran... May 28, 2023 @ 3:54 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Congressmen and other national and local dignitaries stopped in Rockford on Sunday... Read More
Rockford Park District breaks ground on new indoor equestrian center at Lockwood... May 25, 2023 @ 12:59 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Park District broke ground on Wednesday on a new indoor... Read More
Former Elliot Golf Course eyed for future nature education center as Severson De... May 25, 2023 @ 5:30 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — Severson Dells Nature Center is exploring the option of leaving Severson... Read More
Rockford to continue its Neighborhood Improvement Initiative for a second summer May 24, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A city initiative aimed at flooding neighborhoods plagued by high rates of... Read More