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What I Learned About Transform Rockford From Listening to Nas’s “Illmatic”
Rockford, IL – I spent the morning of December 26th, 2014, listening to Nas’ classic record, Illmatic. I have to tell you, I learned a little something about my hometown Rockford. OK, some cats come on here saying don’t believe
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Local Newspaper Features 14 Job Openings To Close Out 2014’s Transformation
Rockford, IL – Job openings were on the up in 2014 as Rockford businesses enjoyed transforming their slowly growing profits into more job opportunities for local people. Today’s Sunday Job Section, the last of 2014, featured at least 14 or more
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RKFDNEWS EXCLUSIVE: Michael Kleen, 2013 Mayoral Candidate, Reveals New Book: “Rockford Confidential”
Rockford, IL – Michael Kleen, author and former 2013 city of Rockford mayoral candidate, has contacted our staff with exclusive excerpts from his forthcoming 2015 book, Rockford Confidential. Kleen briefly explained his forthcoming book to us: “Rockford Confidential is a fictional
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The Rockford’s 14 Locals To Watch In 2014
Most Praised Local Celebrity Will Receive The Prestigious Lord of the The Rockford Ring™ Award Rockford, IL – RKFDNews.com is proud to unveil a non-biased list of local celebrities, artists, politicians and entrépoorneurs to keep an eye on in 2014. These contestants
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Local Swedes Not Worried As Trader Joes Says F**k No To Five Points Neighborhood
Rockford, IL – The popular Trader Joe’s grocery store, which is nationally owned by Aldi’s chain, politely said “f**k no, we’re not coming to Rockford.” Community internet organizers (click here) and local Swedish people were reeling from the sad news this past
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Single Moms Boosting Rockford Real Estate Market
Rockford, IL – Carol O’Conner , a single mother of two, owns 5 homes in Rockford, IL. She always thought this could be her life in Rockford when she was 20 and renting an apartment with her boyfriend Josh. “I
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