The Sock Monkey: Rockford's Legacy

When you think of Illinois, Chicago’s skyline and Abraham Lincoln might come to mind—but did you know it’s also the birthplace of the iconic sock monkey? That’s right, these quirky, long-limbed dolls with their signature red mouths trace their roots back to Rockford, Illinois! History of the Sock…

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"40 Forward" - A Look Back at 40 Years of RACVB History

While every anniversary is special, decade-milestone anniversaries have an importance all their own. When a decade-milestone anniversary is your ruby anniversary (40 years!), celebration is bigger, reflection is deeper. To celebrate its 40 th anniversary, GoRockford—the organization founded on Sept…

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