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The sun begins to set on Lincoln Middle School on Friday, 8 at 1500 Charles St. in Rockford. The school, built starting in 1925, is one of 28 structures with local landmark status in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current) By Kevin Haas
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Bobby Walsh and Joel Zirkle are business partners in North & Main Market, a future year-round market and dining hall at the former Village Green site on North Main Street in Rockford. They’re pictured in front of the greenhouse on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current) By Kevin Haas
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B103’s Chelsea Meyer pulls out a slice of deep dish pizza on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at The Parks: Cimino’s Kitchen in Machesney Park. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current) Sponsored Content
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Amazin Glazin Pastry owner Patti Woody, with her kids and co-workers Nate and Arriana, talks Thursday, May 7, 2026, with customer Kevin Finch at the pastry shop and coffee house in downtown Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current) By Kevin Haas
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Geno Iafrate, president of Hard Rock Casino Rockford, speaks Thursday, May 7, 2026, at a news conference announcing plans to build a hotel and convention center. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current) Casino estimates 20% revenue loss once Beloit opens By Kevin Haas
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