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The local business group that brought Scooter's Coffee to Rockford was named the company's Franchisee Rookie of the Year. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/rockfo…

Las Gorditas de Don Angel is coming to Rockford. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/las-go…

Improvements to 11th Street pick back up on Monday after delays last year. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/rockfo…

“This tournament has a storied history, and we are excited for its next chapter in Rockford, which has a proven track record of putting on first-class IHSA State Final events.” rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/guilfo…

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Proposed development would bring townhomes and apartments to land near Alpine Park in Rockford.

Here are results from the three contested Winnebago County Board primary races. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/electi…

Voters in Winnebago County have rejected a sales tax increase. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/tax-in…

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Judge Erin Hannigan has won the Democratic Primary to keep the seat she was appointed to.

Judge Erin Hannigan holds a lead over attorney Paul Carpenter in the 17th Judicial Circuit judge's race. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/who-wo…

“It’s such a festive day. I feel like it’s one of the first days of the new year that really the community comes out together." rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/green-…

Rockford Public Schools said no teacher positions will be cut as it eliminates 110 jobs. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/rockfo…

A former restaurant in Cherry Valley will be demolished to make way for Club Car Wash. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/former…

Full story: rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/new-lo…

A new business on North Second Street in Loves Park offers a mix of locally made goods, antiques and resale items.

A three-year project to reconstruct and expand a roughly 2-mile stretch of Interstate 39 is scheduled to start Monday. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/multiy…

The Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office got convictions in seven of nine murder trials last year. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/winneb…

"This brings us closer to our goal for all Winnebago County residents who suffer from mental illness and substance use disorders to have the opportunity to live and recover in their home community.” rockrivercurrent.com/2026/03/1-6m-i…

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Iconic Fungi, which started from a home garage and became popular at farmers markets, has opened its first storefront.