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A three-day itinerary for a fun-filled girl’s trip to Rockford, Illinois (only 90 miles west of

Craving a good Irish meal this St. Patrick’s Day? You’re in luck! Make the drive to Rockford and hit

Stay “In”- tertained this Winter

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 3:00 PM by Amanda August

Now that the holidays are over, you’re probably looking at that long stretch of time between now and

Girls’ Night in Rockford

Thursday, February 18, 2021 3:00 PM by Liz Gronewold

Whether you’re stepping out and enjoying dinner at locations allowing seated dining or staying cozy

Experiencing Abreo

Monday, June 17, 2019 11:00 AM by Taylor Daniels

In my search for a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gift, I stumbled upon the “Off the Menu” option at

5 Must-See Vendors at City Market

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 4:00 PM by Jackie Lindquist

City Market is one of my favorite places to be on a Friday night. Whether I am meeting up with some

Where the Music Happens

Friday, November 4, 2016 4:00 PM by Tara Powell

Live Music performances create an authentic experience featuring musicians and their works that

When you hear about a famous band that came out of Rockford, Illinois, you obviously think of Cheap Trick. Then who is someone else impacting the music industry? Most people you ask wouldn’t know the answer, and some might give you something along the lines of Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts or another local favorite like Derek Lutrell, but how many would think of The Color Morale?

Paint the Town Red...or Green

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 1:24 PM by Elizabeth Miller

One of the main events we put on at the RACVB is our annual Paint the Down(town) Green event to help raise money for our Forest City Beautiful initiative. A couple weeks ago was actually only the second time we've had the event, but each year it gets better and better!