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Here Are The First Reviews Of The New Capri Opening In Loves Park
After two challenging years, Capri in Rockford has triumphantly reopened, demonstrating their resilience and unwavering commitment to patrons. The speed and efficiency with which Capri, a new restaurant with a fresh start, has been brought to life is truly commendable, considering the time and effort involved. Rest assured, the wait...
Mariachi Lira de Rockford plays pivotal role in keeping traditions alive and sharing them
How much do you know about the history of Hispanic and Latino culture and community in Rockford? In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Rockford Register Star has partnered with La Onda, a newly-formed nonprofit organization, to help share and celebrate the impact of Hispanic and Latino people, businesses and organizations in and around the Rockford area. ...
National day gives Rockford-area residents something to chew on
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Gum chewing is a widely popular pastime, so much so that Sept. 30 is National Chewing Gum Day. “My favorite gum would probably be 5 Gum,” said Rockford medical student Lauren Melidosian. There are more than 370 billion pieces of chewing gum sold worldwide each year. From fruity squares made to […]
Worn-down road and athletic complex look to get repaved in Rockton
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) — The Village of Rockton is looking to repave two areas in need of redevelopment. The Rockton Trustees voted and approved the Washington Street and Rockton Athletic Complex Project Engineering Costs of $79,110 Tuesday night. This combination of projects aims includes a storm sewer, street paving, six lead lines replaced at Washington […]
EPA to start asbestos cleanup after fire at Illinois Cabinet Co. site in Rockford
NOTE: This story has been updated to correct the anticipated timeline of the cleanup. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that a 4-month undertaking to clean up asbestos-contaminated debris from the former Illinois Cabinet Co., which was destroyed in a fire in December 2023. The EPA said will remove unstable […]
How A Rockford Cyclist’s Compliment Made My Entire Day
A complete stranger gave me a really nice compliment when I least expected it, and he didn't know how much I needed it in that very moment. I've always been extremely critical of my entire being. Recently, I was stressing about an outfit I had to wear, and one stranger's comment turned my world upside down.
Rockford’s Stormwater Master Plan may soon help those affected by flooding
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford’s Stormwater Management team is looking for alternative funding to help with mitigation in the area. Rockford Council members were presented an updated Stormwater Master Plan at the Strategic Planning Meeting Monday night. The city partnered with HR Green to work on designing a plan to address and attack flooding issues. […]
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