On the corner of South Main and Elm Streets sits The Chick House, a former hotel that predates the Civil War and is one of the oldest buildings in Rockford. It may soon be ...

Step back in time to 1940 and explore Rockford, Illinois - the 'Screw Capital of the World' with a booming manufacturing ...

More: Illinois backs redevelopment of historic downtown Rockford theater The Lafayette Hotel held its grand opening on June 2, 1927, and was initially used to house vaudevillian actors who ...

Urban Equity Properties has set its sights on its next big project in downtown Rockford: The former Chick ... state and federal historic tax credits and a construction loan. Cash for the loan ...

The weekend brings more Yeti Fest activities and a Charcuterie Crawl, along with fundraisers, live music, art exhibits and ...

A mixture of senior living, affordable, and luxury units will be coming to several locations on South Main Street, Harrison Avenue, and Express Lane. The former Chick Hotel will also be ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Signs featuring an arched “Welcome” populate the parking lot near the historic watch factory ... to revive the quiet section of downtown: a tax increment financing ...