The GOAT Pub and Grill opens in Rockford's North End after extensive renovations February 2, 2024 @ 6:05 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
Daiquiri bar coming to former Kryptonite space in downtown Rockford January 1, 2024 @ 6:30 am By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A taste of New Orleans nightlife is coming to... Read More
Here's the vision for The Music Box of Rockford, a downtown listening lounge com... November 21, 2023 @ 6:05 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — For many Rockfordians, Ralph Nielsen’s music shop on Seventh Street was a... Read More
The GOAT Pub and Grill aims to create a new neighborhood gathering place on Rock... August 4, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Another new business is transforming the North End Commons... Read More
Fozzy's Skybox offers food, drink and interactive games at Indoor Sports Center ... November 1, 2022 @ 8:14 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Michele Fosberg was watching a soccer game at the busy Indoor... Read More
Natural light and Napoli's pizza: New Loves Park slot spot has a different feel September 1, 2022 @ 1:03 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Pam Manning watched the progress being made on renovations to the... Read More
The Mill aims for late summer opening after renovating former Cronies in Machesn... April 27, 2022 @ 5:45 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — A husband-and-wife team is busy renovating the former Cronies Bar & Grill... Read More
After challenging year for bars, local owners give $25K to Rockford area chariti... December 2, 2021 @ 8:21 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A group of local bar and restaurant owners has donated a total $25,000... Read More
New neighborhood bar with live music, arcade games coming to North Second Street... October 19, 2021 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — A new bar coming to North Second Street aims to be a... Read More
Small Business Association Now Accepting Relief Applications May 6, 2021 @ 9:49 am This pandemic has been tough on everyone especially small business owners. Here’s some good news…The new U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Restaurant Revitalization... Read More