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“Respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV will only get more prevalent in the weeks ahead. Getting protected now gives you the best chance of avoiding illness at the holidays and through the long winter months ahead.” rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

Health care leaders stress need for vaccination ahead of peak season for respiratory illness - Rock...

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — The head of the Illinois Department of Public Health visited Rockford on Tuesday to get both his flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as...

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The local artist hat series is back again this season. Full story: rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…
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A Rockford boxer asked for a stipulation that put his family first before he agreed to Halloween fight night. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

Rockford boxer has Halloween stipulation for upcoming Hard Rock fight - Rock River Current

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford boxer Seth Swinehart had a condition for Hitz Boxing before agreeing to participate in its upcoming Halloween night...

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“It’s Halloween. You’re going to see a monster in the ring."
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Rockford boxer Julian Lugo ready for ‘monster’ pro debut on Halloween - Rock River Current

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — Julian Lugo was expected to make his pro boxing debut at Hard Rock Casino Rockford a year ago, but promoter Hitz Boxing ran into an...

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Toys R Us has returned to the Rockford area. Full story: rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…
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Chicago Rockford International Airport launched a ticketless parking system today. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

Rockford airport launches new new Metropolis ticketless parking system - Rock River Current

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — A new ticketless parking system debuted on Monday at the Chicago Rockford International Airport, making it the first airport in...

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Gas prices in Rockford started the week at their second-highest level this year. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

Gas prices spike 30 cents per gallon to start the week after Chicagoland refinery issue - Rock...

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — Gas prices in the city jumped 30 cents per gallon to start the week, sitting at the second-highest level this year, according to...

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A 24-hour fitness studio celebrated its grand opening today in Rockford. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

Hotworx celebrates grand opening on Spring Creek in Rockford - Rock River Current

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — A 24-hour fitness studio that features virtually guided workouts inside an infrared-heated sauna celebrated its grand opening...

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Now open: Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit's casino. Next up, a 312-room hotel and 2,000-seat conference center. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit celebrates grand opening of first phase for the new destination - Rock River...

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app BELOIT, Wis. — Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit cut the ribbon on Friday on its new casino, the first phase of an entertainment destination it's...

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Plans to turn a pre-Civil War building into loft apartments and ground floor businesses are on track for summer 2027. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

Developer: Pre-Civil War building’s revival on track to welcome first tenants in summer 2027 - Rock...

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — One of the last standing pre-Civil War buildings in downtown is on track to enter its new era next summer, when it will welcome its...

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The Harlem Community Center will have a new name following its merger with the YMCA of Rock River Valley. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

YMCA unveils new name for Harlem Community Center following merger - Rock River Current

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app MACHENSEY PARK — The YMCA of Rock River Valley unveiled the new name for the Harlem Community Center on Thursday following the official merger...

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Henry Dorrbaker's is preparing to open a 6,000-square-foot expansion in December. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

Henry Dorrbaker’s to expand with new golf simulator bays - Rock River Current

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app BELOIT, Wis. — Henry Dorrbaker's announced on Thursday its plan to expand with more than 6,000 square feet of space featuring six golf...

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A local couple is bringing a new infrared-heated yoga and movement studio to East State Street and Perryville Road. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

Local couple to bring new infrared yoga and movement studio to Rockford - Rock River Current

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — A local couple is bringing a new infrared-heated yoga and movement studio to the southwest corner of East State Street and Perryv...

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“This designation recognizes the important role Rockford and Winnebago County played in helping win the war." rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

Rockford and Winnebago County earn American World War II Heritage City designation - Rock River...

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — The National Parks Service has designated Rockford and Winnebago County as an American World War II Heritage City, honoring the...

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A former nursing home on South Mulford Road could be converted into a substance abuse treatment facility. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

Former Rockford nursing home could be converted into substance use treatment facility - Rock River...

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — A former nursing home along South Mulford Road could be turned into a substance abuse treatment facility under a proposal going...

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The card is set for the annual Rockford Hero Rumble. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

Rockford Hero Rumble reveals card for fundraising fight between police and fire - Rock River Current

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Hero Rumble on Tuesday unveiled the lineup of firefighters, police officers and first responders who will compete in the...

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United Way Rock River Valley has unveiled an ambitious new chapter of its United for Literacy initiative. rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10…

United Way Rock River Valley unveils ambitious new chapter of United for Literacy initiative - Rock...

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — United Way Rock River Valley on Tuesday unveiled the next chapter of its effort to improve childhood literacy rates across Winneb...

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A publicly traded funeral and cemetery company has acquired Honquest Family Funeral Homes in Loves Park and Roscoe.
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Locally owned Honquest Family Funeral Homes acquired by Park Lawn Corporation - Rock River Current

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter LOVES PARK — A publicly traded company that operates funeral homes across the U.S. and Canada has acquired locally owned Honquest Family...

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