Planned downtown Rockford hotel secures state funding in Rockford

Char + Barrel restaurant to open in downtown Rockford’s Hotel Rose this fall

The 88-seat steak and bourbon-focused eatery will be managed by AHC Hospitality and is expected to create 40 jobs when it ...

Hotel Kate will be downtown Rockford's new boutique hotel

ROCKFORD — The downtown Millennium Center will be redeveloped into a 47-room boutique hotel named in honor of Kate F. O'Connor, a businesswoman, suffragist and supporter of the YWCA that ...

Developer receives $3.25M loan from state for downtown Rockford hotel

ROCKFORD, Mich. — The city of Rockford has been trying for more than 16 years to get a hotel built in its downtown area. The project came a step closer to reality this week when developers ...

As Hard Rock Casino Rockford forges ahead, one piece of the puzzle is in flux

ROCKFORD — A 250-room hotel remains in the plans for the Hard Rock Casino Rockford resort, but whether it is constructed during the first phase of development hasn't been decided. As Hard Rock ...

Hotel Rose in downtown Rockford to include yoga studio

ROCKFORD, Mich. (WOOD) — A local yoga studio is set to be a tenant inside the Hotel Rose in downtown Rockford. Hotel Rose is currently under construction at 12 S. Main Street near Bridge Street ...

MudPenny to open new location at Hotel Rose, in downtown Rockford

ROCKFORD, Mich. — Construction on Hotel Rose in downtown Rockford continues to progress, with developers announcing Thursday that MudPenny, a popular restaurant, will open its third location on ...

MudPenny to open fourth location at Hotel Rose in Rockford this fall

ROCKFORD, MI — MudPenny, a restaurant specializing in coffee, brunch and dinner with locations in Grand Rapids and Ada, plans to open a new restaurant at Hotel Rose in Rockford this fall.

Planned downtown Rockford hotel secures state funding

ROCKFORD, Mich. (WOOD) — A hotel planned for downtown Rockford received incentives from the state on Tuesday. The Michigan Strategic Fund board approved a request for a $3.2 million Michigan ...

Rockford 14-year-old accused of trying to steal vehicle

Police arrest a 14-year-old following a rash of calls about vehicles being stolen or attempted thefts. A 14-year-old boy from ...

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Rockford man charged with armed robbery, crashing stolen vehicle

A 20-year-old Rockford man faces nearly a dozen charges following an armed robbery and crash involving a stolen vehicle, ...

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Ironman Rockford is putting the final touches on the race

The Ironman 70.3 Rockford is less than a week away. With organizers saying this weekend is going to be a controlled-chaos environment. With both GoRockford and Ironman ...

Breakdancers face off in competition at Rockford’s Levings Park

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Dancers from Rockford, Chicago and the surrounding area show off their skills Sunday evening during the Battle at Levings. The one-on-one elimination style competition brought ...

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2 Rockford teens arrested in home invasion on London Avenue

Two 17-year-olds face charges following a home invasion over the weekend in Rockford. Each of the teens are charged with home ...

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Live music, Friday Night Flix among 29 things to do in the Rockford area this weekend

The weekend brings Friday Night Flix, the annual Ice Hogs Garage Sale and Zammuto’s 100-Year Celebration, along with Pride, ...

Rockford to host 2025 USA BMX Midwest Nationals for 30th year

USA BMX Midwest Nationals is set to return to Rockford, this summer, bringing over $800,000 to the local economy and ...

Mayor: City cannot confirm reports of immigration raid in southwest Rockford

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said the city is working to determine if an unannounced immigration raid took place the morning ...

Immigrant rights advocates emphasize “Know-Your-Rights" amid suspected ICE arrests in Rockford

Immigration attorney Sara Dady said the protections laid out in the Constitution apply to all, regardless of immigration ...

What Rocks: Top 3 Rockford-area places for Chrinese food as voted on by readers

What Rocks Community Choice Award winner for Best Chinese food is popular, dependable choice among Rockford readers.

Rockford Women's March does not speak for all women | Opinion

"A majority of Americans are celebrating the list of successes during Trump’s first few months in office," writes Jan Klaas ...

Firefighters rescue man from Big River at Rockford Park

High Ridge Fire Protection District crews rescued a west St. Louis County man trapped on the rock bluffs along the Big River at Rockford Park on Sunday, June 15.