Back when there was a different attitude about downtown Rockford, a tight-knit group of neighbors fought off disinvestment, apathy and absentee landlords to restore East Rockford’s first settlement. ...
Thirty years ago, critics thought he was crazy to invest in Rockford's historic landmarks. Now, this area architect and his team can have the last laugh, as they leave their marks on several high-profile rehabs in the city's urban core. ...
Rockford's bold entrepreneurs in the 1800s established banks, built furniture, opened factories and built a thriving economy. Gail Ravitts provides a glimpse of these local titans' grand homes. ...
One of the oldest churches in Rockford, Centennial United Methodist has served since the city's early settlements. Find out why this two centuries after its founding, this downtown church is still serving its community. ...