End of Summer Fun in Rockford

Summertime in Rockford is full of great events and activities. To help you make the most of the rest of summer, here are nine ideas to add to your end-of-summer bucket list: Listen to the Sounds of Summer Enjoy the beautiful “Sounds of Summer” with performances at Sinnissippi Music Shell in…

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815 Breakfast Tour (From a Rockford Local)

Rockford has a multitude of breakfast spots, many of which are worth noting. In this blog, I will highlight just some of the must-try breakfast spots within the city. These restaurants cover a range of sizes, menus, environments, and prices, so if you're in the mood for breakfast (or at some of…

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Intern's Guide to Rockford: Jack Larson

The Forest City; The Screw Capital of the world; The Reaper City. Known across the United States for many different things, Rockford, Illinois has many aliases. However, no one nickname can truly encapsulate the city’s rich history and depth. That’s where I come in. I’m Jack Larson – a summer intern…

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A Downtown Delight (Even for a Gluten Free Girl)

Since interning at the RACVB, one of my favorite things about working in Rockford has been the food. As an individual who is gluten free and lives in a small town with very limited GF options for eating out, the food scene, particularly the GF food scene, in Rockford has been everything .One of my favorites has been Quixotic Bakery. Quixotic Bakery, best known for their cake-in-a-jar, is a hidden gem of Rockford and very accommodating to those who have dietary restrictions (gluten free and vegan individuals). …

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