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We Are Rockford

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Former CherryVale Mall Staple Files for Bankruptcy

A former CherryVale Mall retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with some remaining Illinois stores potentially affected.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Rockford Drivers Beware of Auburn Road Tire Trouble

Navigating Auburn Road in Rockford has become a real-life obstacle course. Now, reports of blown tires are giving local drivers another reason to use caution.

Rockford, IL · 9h

We Are Illinois

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Rockford’s East State Street Is Getting 3 New Restaurants

From Chicago-style gyros to rotary sushi, three new eateries are on the way. Here’s what we know so far.

Rockford, IL · 3d

We Are Rockford

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3+ Inches of Snow in Parts of N. Illinois on Friday the 13th

Some parts of northeastern Illinois could see accumulating snow Friday, but Rockford's forecast looks much different. Here's what to expect this weekend.

Rockford, IL · 7h

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Severe Storms With Damaging Winds Near Davenport Push Toward Chicago, Joliet and Rockford Around Noon as Strongest Cells Hug the I-80 Corridor

CHICAGO — Showers and thunderstorms moving toward northern Illinois Wednesday morning are tracking farther north than expected. Some storms on the southern end of the system have already turned severe, with damaging winds reported near the Quad Cities. The rain is expected to reach Chicagoland around noon, and the strongest storms should stay near and south of the Interstate 80 corridor.

Rockford, IL · 1d

Rockford Register Star

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Rockford event offers free I-PASS stickers

Rockford residents can pick up a free I-PASS sticker tag and learn about a program aimed at making toll-road travel more affordable at an I-PASS on Demand event Nov. 12. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon at Rockford City Hall, 425 E. State St., according to a community announcement. The Illinois Tollway's expanded I-PASS Assist program is intended to make it easier for low-income households to get and maintain an I-PASS account, according to the announcement. Eligible households can open an account with as little as $4. People who attend the event can receive a free I-PASS sticker tag and learn more about I-PASS Assist and its benefits. The event is open to everyone. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Rockford event offers free I-PASS stickers

Rockford, IL · 2d

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This Illinois Liquidation Warehouse Is Packed With Bargains, And The Stock Keeps Changing

A brand-new Frigidaire dishwasher, a cart full of clothes, and a kid’s bike can all come home from the same warehouse trip. That wild mix is pretty normal at one no-frills discount shop in northern Illinois. The shelves here run from bed linens and air fryers to generators and...

Rockford, IL · 2d

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‘Bad to the Bone’ legend George Thorogood to bring blues rock to Rockford

"Bad to the Bone" singer George Thorogood is bringing his legendary blues rock sound to Rockford's Hard Rock Live in March 2027.

Rockford, IL · 3d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Rockford, Illinois that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Rockford, Illinois — a city where the Rock River carves a silver ribbon through neighborhoods stitched with memory and hope, where red-brick factories stand shoulder to shoulder with art deco theaters, and the air is alive with the laughter of families, the hum of old engines, and the scent of something soulful simmering on the stove. Here, the city’s heart beats in a patchwork of cultures — Swedish, Italian, Mexican, Black, and new arrivals from every corner — all gathering at tables that feel like home.

Rockford, IL · 3d

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Northern Illinois Food Bank, VanVleet family to distribute 1,700 turkey meals

ROCKFORD — Northern Illinois Food Bank and the VanVleet Family Foundation will partner this weekend to give out 1,700 holiday meal boxes and turkeys to families in the area. The free distribution will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Neighborhood Market, 1397 Sandy Hollow Road. The meal kits and turkeys will be distributed in a drive-thru model and available on a first-come, first-served basis. No identification or registration is required.

Rockford, IL · 3d

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Photos | Kauffman’s Country Store in Beloit

BELOIT, Wis. — Kauffman’s Country Store, 9550 W. State Road 81, is a specialty grocery store with homemade-style baked goods, seasonal treats and cooking ingredients. It’s known for its freshly baked pies, cookies, made-from-scratch breads and cinnamon rolls, as well as its variety of bulk goods and seasonal items.

Beloit, WI · 2d

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YMCA of Rock River Valley names two new executive directors

The YMCA of Rock River Valley has appointed Kerek Jenkins and Antonio Ramirez Jr. as new executive directors to lead its branches and early learning programs.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Free furnace from Pearson felt like ‘divine intervention’ for Rockford-area veteran

ROCKFORD — An Air Force veteran who was one of two local military members to win a free furnace from Pearson Plumbing, Heating & Pest Control said the gift was much-needed with winter approaching. Chantyl Outzen of Machesney Park will be able to replace her aging and unreliable furnace...

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Save A Lot in west Rockford kicks off annual holiday hunger relief initiative

ROCKFORD — Save A Lot on Thursday kicked off an annual holiday hunger relief initiative to support local families dealing with food insecurity. The grocery store, 1701 W. State St., kicked off its Bags for a Brighter Holiday campaign with 13th Ward Alderman Tamir Bell and two nonprofits that will benefit from this year’s drive: the Rock River Valley Food Pantry and the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford – Stenstrom Unit.

Rockford, IL · 16h

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2026 Excalibur and Excelsior award finalists announced

ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois announced on Wednesday the finalists for this year’s Excalibur and Excelsior awards, a 55-year tradition that recognizes people and organizations for their service to the region. The finalists for the Excalibur Award, which recognizes an individual who exemplifies excellence in...

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Rockford Jefferson’s Janardie Turner will be taking his talents to Madison

Track and Field standouts as talented as Janardie Turner is don't come around often. That's why the Wisconsin Badgers want him, and that's where Turner wants to be.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Traffic over I-90 will be reduced to one lane Friday for Riverside Boulevard bridge repairs

Traffic over I-90 will be reduced to one lane on Friday as crews work to conduct repairs to the Riverside Boulevard bridge.

Winnebago County, IL · 12h

We Are Rockford

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Rockford Store Left Baffled After Man Buys 50 Atari Games

Why would someone buy every copy of a nearly 50-year-old Atari game? A Rockford shopper did exactly that at Disc Replay.

Rockford, IL · 2d