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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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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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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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Sinnissippi Park turns to four-day dreamscape for annual Somnium production

ROCKFORD — An after-dark outdoor art spectacle that transforms Sinnissippi Park into a dream-like landscape is returning for a fifth year over Labor Day weekend. Somnium is a surrealist blend of ...
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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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Here’s what analysts forecast for Labor Day weekend fuel prices

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 a record high for the end-of-summer holiday. The ...
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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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Bucciferro family cuts ribbon on first of two new Rockford McDonald’s opening this year

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Bucciferro family marked 18 years in the McDonald's ...