County, city face first steps in Barber-Colman rehab
By Jim Hagerty Contributor ROCKFORD — A joint funding effort could get the ball rolling to turn one of Rockford’s
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Local, state leaders sound off on DACA
By Shane Nicholson Managing Editor Leaders from local and state organizations reacted Tuesday to the Donald Trump administration’s announcement that
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Aldermen agree to demo 29 homes; Stroll on State slated for Nov. 25
By Jim Hagerty Contributor CITY HALL — The City of Rockford will spend more than $200,000 to demolish 29 vacant
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Rockford’s SupplyCore recognized
DOWNTOWN – Inc. Magazine has called SupplyCore one of the fastest-growing companies in America. The Rockford-based supply chain management and
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Boeing, Airbus raise alarms over UTC, Rockwell deal
NEW YORK — Airplane makers Boeing and Airbus raised concerns Tuesday about the proposed tie-up of industrial company United Technologies
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Belvidere hopes to spark development with riverfront hotel
By Jim Hagerty Contributor BELVIDERE — While it is not on the Rock River—and likely will not come with as
Read moreSheriff’s office removes skull logo amid complaints
ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s department has heeded complaints from some that a skull logo was inappropriate and decided
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Great Lakes Basin railway shot down by feds
KINGSBURY, Ind. — A federal agency has rejected a plan to construct a freight railroad from northern Indiana to southeastern
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Rockford partners host kickball tournament, spearhead hurricane relief effort
By Jim Hagerty Contributor ROCKFORD — A growing Rockford community service organization is partnering with several organizations to benefit local
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Advance tickets for Greenwich Village Art Fair on sale
ROCKFORD — More than 132 artists will be featured at this year’s Greenwich Village Art Fair, Saturday, Sept. 16 and
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Kick off Labor Day with the City Market, First Friday
DOWNTOWN — The Rockford City Market kicks off the long Labor Day weekend with its final summer hours event of
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Downstate company acquires Allied
LOVES PARK — A downstate firm has acquired both the gaming and entertainment arms of Loves Park’s Allied Games. Effingham-based J&J
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Northeast Y to add 2 new playgrounds
LOVES PARK — The YMCA of Rock River Valley has announced two new playgrounds to be added to the Northeast
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China deal would likely not change Belvidere ops, Chrysler still mum
By Jim Hagerty Contributor BELVIDERE — While questions whether a deal with a Chinese company would revisit Chrysler’s Daimler-nightmare swirl,
Read moreSouth Beloit celebrates 100 years
By Jim Hagerty Contributor ROCKFORD — South Beloit celebrated its 100th anniversary last weekend during a four-day festival that ran
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