Meet Rob
When did you move to the Rockford area?
I’ve lived in Rockford my entire life except for the four years I resided in Aurora, IL for college.
What are your hobbies or interests?
Working out, kart racing, football, hiking, football.
Favorite restaurant in Rockford?
Prairie Street Brewing Co., Lucha Cantina, Olympic
Best place to grab pizza in Rockford?
Lino’s
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone new to Rockford?
Be part of the solution, not the problem.
Favorite fall activity or attraction in the area?
Curran’s and Edward’s Apple Orchards, hiking Rock Cut State Park or countless Winnebago County Forest Preserves.
Favorite winter activity or attraction in the area?
Stroll on State, Sinnissippi Festival of Lights, Nicholas Conservatory All Aglow.
Favorite summer activity or attraction in the area?
Downtown City Market
What’s a fun or random fact about you?
I once made it to the first round of auditions for MTV's Real World Chicago.
What do you think makes Rockford such a great place to live?
Affordability and the fact that you can get anywhere in 15 minutes.
Occupation
Brownfields Redevelopment Specialist – City of Rockford
Ethnicity
Faux Italian
What stage of life are you in?
Professional/Naughter ;-)
How do you prefer to meet or connect?
Hybrid (a mix of both)
What’s your best advice for someone experiencing their first winter in Rockford?
Try to take advantage of the public events offered throughout the community and be sure to enjoy the endless Forest Preserve trails.
Favorite local event or festival
Stroll on State
Best place to go for a night out in Rockford?
Anywhere with Kellie D.
One hidden gem in the Rockford area that you’d recommend?
Midway Village or Lockwood Park
What’s your favorite thing about the Rockford community?
The friends and family I’ve developed over the years.
If you had a free day in Rockford, what would you do?
Work out and catch up on my 30 for 30 episodes.
Where’s the best place to enjoy nature in or around Rockford?
Rock Cut State Park, Anna Page and Lockwood Park Trails, Winnebago County Forest Preserves
What’s your favorite local small business or shop?
Wayne’s Feed Store on Auburn Street.
Best way to get involved in the community?
Find an organization with a cause that you have a passion for and jump right in.
What’s one thing you wish you knew when you first moved to Rockford?
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