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Staff Report ROCKFORD - Business is booming in Rockford's Midtown District.  Seven new businesses have opened their doors in the historic business district since March. Ronn Mooney, Executive Director of the Midtown Business District,…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The Rockford City Council, on Monday, voted 11-1 to send a proposal to build a Hard Rock Casino at 7801 E. State St. to the Illinois Gaming Board. “We are thankful for the mayor and council’s support of…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - SwedishAmerican Hospital will host an array of community events this fall. Women and Children’s Center Beam-Raising Ceremony: 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, at SwedishAmerican Hospital Heart Hospital Entrance, 1401 E.…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Sixteen Eisenhower Middle School students recently demonstrated tremendous courage, heroism and initiative in response to a situation they were forced into during their bus ride home last month. On Friday,…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau hast thrown its support behind the proposal to build a Hard Rock Casino on the city's east side.  "Today, we are pleased to support Mayor Tom…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Winnebago State's Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross will not seek election after her appointed term expires next December, she announced Thursday.  "When I was sworn in as State's Attorney, I indicated my…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Fleet Feet Sports Rockford are excited announced Tuesday that the Dasher Dash 5K will return to downtown Nov. 30 as part of this year's Stroll on State…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Nobody was hurt Monday when food truck went up in flames on the city's near-east side.  Fire department officials say the incident occurred around noon in the 3600 block of East State Street. An employee of…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - City staff has put its stamp of approval on a proposal to build a Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Mayor Tom McNamara announced Monday. The Hard Rock proposal, which calls for a casino at the site of…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A river rescue led to criminal charges against a Rockford man after he was pulled from a stolen boat near the Fordam Dam Saturday. Authorities say a fisherman heard the man's cry for help and called 911 at…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Fall is officially here and the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is looking forward to all the new season has to offer, including sweet treats from local bakeries and coffee shops, apple…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Information is now available for the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for eligible residents in Winnebago and Boone Counties. LIHEAP pays a benefit directly to energy companies on behalf…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A large crowd heard three applicants present their respective proposals to build a casino in Rockford during a public hearing Monday at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.  Two presentations were…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Fall for Rockford, a family friendly downtown community event will take place Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1 to 9 p.m. Roadways and municipal parking lots around the event area will be closed at 6 a.m. and remain…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - YouthBuild Rockford will host its 24th graduation ceremony Thursday, Sept. 19, at Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main Street. The ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. It will feature a keynote address by Illinois Rep.…