Rock River Current

09/11/2024

“Hookah is definitely a cultural thing … bringing a little bit of culture here is never a bad thing.”

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — The city’s only ho**ah lounge has reopened with new ownership and a new rule that allows patrons to bring their own alcoholic drinks into the

08/11/2024

“She has dedicated her life in the Rockford area to giving back to local vets. ... La Verne is a hero and a blessing to the Rockford community and the veterans around here.”

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — A Rockford woman who served in the Navy for more than 20 years and then worked to aid her fellow veterans here was honored Friday

08/11/2024

A Roscoe-based manufacturer plans to relocate one of its machinery divisions from Lake Zurich to its expanding headquarters here.

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROSCOE — A Roscoe manufacturer plans relocate one of its machinery divisions from Lake Zurich to its expanding headquarters here. Titan Machinery Sales is set to relocate

08/11/2024

The Arts Council plans to use an EPA grant to fund the cleanup of asbestos, lead paint, mercury and other hazardous building materials.

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Arts Council will pursue $1.5 million in federal funding to complete its cleanup of asbestos and other hazardous building materials at the

08/11/2024

After making its return last year, J.R. Sullivan's Hometown Holiday is back for two shows this holiday season.

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A local holiday tradition returns for its second-straight year after a four-year hiatus. J.R. Sullivan’s Hometown Holiday will be back again this year with shows on Dec. 13

07/11/2024

State Rep. Dave Vella is hosting a free breakfast event for veterans on Monday.
Register here:

Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — Local veterans can be treated to a free breakfast on Veterans Day at Hard Rock Casino Rockford through an event hosted by state Rep. Dave Vella. The Democratic

07/11/2024

There's a lot to do over the next four days in the Rockford area. Here are 16 ideas for fun starting today:

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — Are you ready for the weekend? The next four days include a mix of live music, arts, fundraisers, comedy, sports entertainment and other fun things

07/11/2024

“Everyone in the building trades right now is over the moon, and they’re really happy about being able to get on this project.”

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — Union trades workers have halted their demonstrations in front of the Barber-Colman complex construction site as 100% of the work is now being handled by

06/11/2024

President-elect Donald Trump carried a higher percentage of voters in Winnebago County than either of his two previous runs for office.
Here's a closer look at the data:

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — Donald Trump carried a higher percentage of the vote in Winnebago County on Tuesday than either of his two previous runs for office, winning a

06/11/2024

ICYMI | Here's a progress report on the work to turn the former Barber-Colman campus into a residential and business community. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/colmanprogress

06/11/2024

Here's a look at how local races played out on Election Night.

Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — A sales tax to support mental health initiatives is positioned to pass, Congressman Eric Sorensen declared victory for reelection and incumbent state lawmakers are set to retain three

06/11/2024

Preliminary Election Night results show 56% of voters favor extending the mental health sales tax. It initially passed in 2020 with 62% of the vote.

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — Voters in Winnebago County are supporting the extension of a half-cent sales tax that funds mental health services and substance abuse treatments, preliminary results from

05/11/2024

Backyard Grill & Bar has been sold after being run by Dana and Rich Schmidt for 28 years. Loves Park is celebrating the longtime owners.

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter LOVES PARK — The city celebrated the longtime owners of Backyard Grill & Bar on Monday as the couple steps away from the restaurant after nearly three

04/11/2024

The Rockford Area Arts Council will host a public meeting at noon Wednesday at the Nordlof Center to gather feedback on its plans for the former Illinois National Guard Armory.

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Arts Council will host a public meeting this week to take feedback on its plan to purchase the former Illinois National Guard

04/11/2024

The inventory of homes for sale in the Rockford area had its second-largest increase by percentage in records dating back 26 years.

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — Realtors say September delivered a significant spike in the number of homes for sale as prices once again broke records. The housing inventory rose 23.5%

03/11/2024

ICYMI | Rock Valley College is moving forward with plans to build a new Downtown West Campus by August 2026.
Full story: https://tinyurl.com/rvcwest

03/11/2024

One year after breaking ground, Colman Yards is on track to welcome its first residents in summer 2025. It also has several letters of intent for its first business tenants.

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter 1 year after groundbreaking, monumental project makes strides on residential and commercial sides ROCKFORD — The work to transform a battered and blighted manufacturing site into a

02/11/2024

ICYMI | The Rockford Area Arts Council has made a bid to buy and revitalize the former Illinois National Guard Armory.
Full story: https://tinyurl.com/artsarmory