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Fred Machesney’s former plane lands back in Machesney Park

Plane's arrival marks milestone in plans for a future museum, vendor park By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free ...
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Rockford Rescue Mission names new CEO

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Rescue Mission has named a new chief ...
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Derrick Kunz is making a second bid for Rockford mayor. Here’s what he’s focused on

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD —Derrick Kunz is making a second bid to serve as Rockford ...
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Sinnissippi Park turns to four-day dreamscape for annual Somnium production

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — An after-dark outdoor art spectacle that transforms ...
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Here’s where Rockford data center plans stand after cancellation of ComEd energy deal

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The developer behind a proposed data center on the south end ...
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New ‘all-in-one dessert destination’ coming to Perryville Road in Rockford

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — A new dessert lounge that offers an array of ...
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Rockford region’s home sale prices top record high for third-straight month

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Home sale prices in the region topped record highs for the ...
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Here’s what analysts forecast for Labor Day weekend fuel prices

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The average cost of a gallon of gas here and across the country is expected to remain above $4 per gallon over Labor Day weekend, setting ...
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Former community center director reflects as century-old Rockford building is razed

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — Work has begun to tear down a roughly century-old ...
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Creative hub for artists, entrepreneurs opens in Rockford’s Midtown

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new business envisioned as a creative hub for artists and ...
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Rockford alderwoman Gabrielle Torina announces run for mayor

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — Alderwoman Gabrielle Torina announced on Friday that she would run for mayor, marking the second Democrat to enter the race so far ...