Rockford to honorarily rename street for John Briggs, the city's first Black hot... February 6, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city plans to rename a portion of Court Street in honor... Read More
Beef-a-Roo expands with shipping container restaurants, including one coming to ... February 5, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app FREEPORT — The next Beef-a-Roo coming to the region will be a new carryout... Read More
Urban Forest, Hairy Cow, Lena Brewing take honors at sold out 815 Ale Fest February 3, 2024 @ 5:53 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — For Jon Lambert, 815 Ale Fest is a chance to connect... Read More
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
Meet the 101-year-old woman who will be the first guest at the future Hard Rock ... January 29, 2024 @ 2:41 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A few months ago, 101-year-old Antoinette Lamia became the one millionth guest... Read More
'I just want to get healthy and enjoy life again': One of Rockford's greatest go... January 24, 2024 @ 10:55 am By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Download our mobile app ROCKFORD — It was 15 years ago that Brad Benjamin... Read More
'This country is built for dreams': New citizens celebrate long journey home at ... January 22, 2024 @ 4:11 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — On Sunday, Paula Ripkey grieved the eight-month anniversary of the killing of... Read More
Hard Rock gives glimpse inside future event venue as first bride and groom tour ... January 20, 2024 @ 7:02 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app See video inside the space here or embedded below. ROCKFORD — About a quarter... Read More
Cheezy's looks to 'keep the momentum going' as it grows from food truck to sit-d... January 17, 2024 @ 6:05 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Last summer, Josh Wilson and Dustin DiBenedetto took their unique twist on... Read More
Sculpture showcasing Rockford's founders to return to the public eye after years... January 15, 2024 @ 5:30 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A statue depicting the city’s founders working their way to what would... Read More