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
Memorial services set for Rockford police K-9 killed in the line of duty February 1, 2024 @ 4:54 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Memorial services have been set to honor Nyx, the Rockford Police Department... Read More
Ale Fest, Black History Month exhibit, art shows and more things to do in Rockfo... February 1, 2024 @ 5:55 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The first weekend of February is packed with things to do in... Read More
Rockford's new youth poet praised for vivid writing beyond her years January 29, 2024 @ 7:14 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Trinity Rucker said she found poetry to be a powerful coping mechanism... 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
60 specials to celebrate Rockford Region Restaurant Week January 26, 2024 @ 6:00 am Rockford Region Restaurant Week runs Jan. 25 through Feb. 4 as a celebration of the area’s culinary scene. We’re getting in the spirit at... 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
How Rockford native Lloyd Sy prepared for his second stint on 'Jeopardy!' January 22, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Lloyd Sy took a new approach to preparing to compete on “Jeopardy!”... 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