This will be the last year for CRE8IV murals in Rockford. It's going out with a ... April 22, 2024 @ 3:28 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — An initiative that filled blank building walls with dozens of vibrant murals... Read More
Vietnam veteran who always 'puts other people before himself' honored by Randy P... April 22, 2024 @ 2:14 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — Nick Parnello has spent decades working to make sure his fellow veterans... Read More
Benny's to open 2nd and 3rd locations at former Machesney Park Mall and former J... April 22, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — The team behind Benny’s Slots Wines Spirits in Roscoe is preparing... Read More
Nik's Wish founder appears on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show,' gets $10K surprise gif... April 19, 2024 @ 11:43 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The founder of a local nonprofit that grants wishes to young adults... Read More
'Fiercely Midwestern' Whiskey Hotel Barbecue opens new restaurant in Roscoe April 19, 2024 @ 6:05 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROSCOE — The debut of Whiskey Hotel Barbecue, 5522 Elevator Road, on Saturday won’t... Read More
Students get their piece of history with mosaic mural that will be displayed for... April 18, 2024 @ 12:34 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The artwork students at Lewis Lemon Elementary School pieced together on Thursday... Read More
Velvet Robot announces opening date for new Roscoe location April 17, 2024 @ 11:31 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROSCOE — Velvet Robot Coffee Lab has announced the opening date for its new... Read More
Easy Tiger, a new restaurant with a summer vacation vibe, to fill former Ojeda's... April 17, 2024 @ 6:05 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A new restaurant coming near the corner of Riverside Boulevard and... Read More
Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere opens for the season this weekend April 17, 2024 @ 5:00 am Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — Summerfield Zoo, a small zoo that provides visitors with close encounters of exotic animals and... Read More
'New life and a new legacy': Rockford couple prepares to open Plume in former De... April 16, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — When Chase Williams and Lia Pennacchi decided two years ago to get... Read More