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Sean & Cathy Reunion, A Thanksgiving Eve Celebration: November 25th, The Olympic Tavern
Rockford, IL – The City of Rockford, its leaders and community, is invited to enjoy an evening at The Olympic Tavern on Thanksgiving Eve, November 25th, 2015. The Olympic throws a wonderful Thanksgiving Eve party by giving away turkeys all
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Mayor Barry and RarRarStar Emails To Be Published
Emails between Mayor Barry and the RarRarStar will be published, printed and sold as a limited edition book on Amazon before the holiday gift giving season. It is tentatively titled, “Shut Up!“. The 437 page book will also feature national
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Cheap Trick Featuring Daxx at the Coronado Theater
Cheap Trick Featuring Daxx Nielsen at the Coronado Theater is being hosted in sunny downtown Rockford, IL, on Saturday, November 21st, 2015! Join the staff of RkfdNews at Octane, a block from the Coronado in the hornets nest, for an
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RHA Rezones The Entirety of Rockford As Section 8, Renames City RHAckford
Rockford, IL – The plan to build 70 apartments for low-income residents on the city’s east side has transformed into an entirely new project. In early 2016, Rockford’s city leaders will sell the entire city to the Rockford Housing Authority for $1. All businesses,
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A Valentine’s Day Letter From Jenny Clobber to The City She Loves
Rockford, IL – We received a love letter poem today from Jennifer Clobber of Cherry Valley, IL, who wanted to send her love to the city she loves for Valentine’s Day. Dear Rockford, IL I watch you from afar From
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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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