Kevin Haas

The city is seeking bids for the demolition of the historic Elks Lodge No. 64, but some preservationists still hope the structure can be saved. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/08/rockfo…

The Iconic Building in downtown Rockford will soon be listed for sale.

Rockford-based @firedeptcoffee highlighted in @Walmart's new national ad. Great to see #WalmartOpenCall entrepreneur continuing to grow. Thank you Mayor McNamara from @CityofRockford, @StateRepWEST and @RockfordFire for joining us. TY @KevinMHaas rockrivercurrent.com/2025/07/rockfo…

A new restaurant is set to fill the former home of The Pomodoro in Loves Park.

After nearly 18 years in business, Valli Produce will close its Loves Park location.

After nearly three decades in business, NickelWorld makes a big change.

A restaurant focused on healthy vegan and seafood poke bowls is coming to the Stewart Square building in downtown Rockford. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/07/poke-g…

Mercyhealth gives reasoning for permanent closure on Rockton Avenue in letter to state regulators. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/07/mercyh…

“We wanted to bring something back into the community and the neighborhood that people love.” rockrivercurrent.com/2025/06/local-…

Who is Paul Harvey Oswald? The mystery will be further unraveled tonight. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/06/who-is…

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Some of my favorite images from covering my first Ironman.

Went down a rabbit hole on a common misspelling. Join me 🔽🔽

Hooters has closed its Rockford restaurant.

Discovery Center Museum has upgrades to its exhibits in store. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/05/discov…

The Rockford Area Arts Council has won funding critical to redeveloping the former Armory. Without this key grant, the building would have been turned back over to the city. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/05/nearly…

A Mongolian stir-fry restaurant is coming to this former Applebee's.

The Pomodoro will close on May 24 after more than four years in business. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/05/it-hur…

A Rockford chef and restaurateur has purchased the former Irish Rose. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/05/the-ir…

Premier Pro Wrestling was recently covered by the Rock River Current. Check out this fantastic article written by @thekevinhaas and make sure to check us out every Saturday night in Rockford, IL! 3839 Broadway, Rockford, IL. Come out and support locally! rockrivercurrent.com/2025/05/rockfo…