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Taylor Akins

Taylor is an intern at GoRockford summer of 2026. She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BS in Health Science May of 2026 and will be attending graduate school for her MS in Digital Marketing beginning fall of 2026. Taylor is from Forreston, IL, and loves reading, riding horses, and spending time with friends and family. She is excited to dive headfirst into the Rockford area this summer with GoRockford!

Rockford Area Independent Bookstores

Whether you read a book a day or a book a year, an afternoon in a bookstore is always an afternoon well spent, especially when that bookstore is an independent bookstore. There are bookstores with coffee shops, some with activities and other goodies, some with records and other forms of media, new…

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A Rockford-Area Museum Tour for the History Books

From natural to local history, from fun activities to informational tours, from dinosaurs to architecture to art, Rockford has it all when it comes to museums. Museums are a great way to get a glimpse into the past, and the high-quality museums here in Rockford are no exception. Whether you’ve never…

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Intern's Guide to Rockford: Taylor Akins

Hello! My name is Taylor, and I would consider myself somewhat of a semi-Rockford native. I grew up in a small town just under an hour away from Rockford. I spent a lot of time here growing up, but mostly as day trips or weekend trips visiting family. When I come to Rockford, there are a few spots I…

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