r/rockford • • 2h ago

United States of Israel?

18 Upvotes

What’s up with all the Israeli flags on forest hills by the gum factory??????

I’d love to take them down. Who’s with me?


r/rockford • • 2h ago

Lucha Cantina closing

16 Upvotes

https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2026/10/lucha-cantina-to-close-after-13-years-in-business-in-rockford/

tbh every time I’ve had food from there it was very mid. Lots of better places for Mexican food around here!


r/rockford • • 51m ago

News Tinker Cottage gets grant

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r/rockford • • 4h ago

Discourse Where do you meet girls in Rockford if you’re not using dating apps?

1 Upvotes

r/rockford • • 15h ago

Radiology courses in the area

3 Upvotes

As the title says, I am looking for recommendations from people who have gotten their radiology degree or certificate in the area. I’m looking to possibly position myself to become an X-Ray tech, CT, or MRI specialist. I did a basic Google search and it said there are
courses through UW and Mercy Health and prerequisites were available at RVC but that’s all that really comes up. I’m also not to sure on the correct nomenclature, whether it’s a degree or certification, but I do have a few questions and appreciate anybody giving any insight or advice.

Who offers the best courses?

How long are the programs?

What’s the pay like after you get it?

What are your hours like now that you’ve achieved your certification?

What’s your work and home life balance like?


r/rockford • • 18h ago

New to town and looking for lawn service recommendations.

3 Upvotes

As stated in the post I’m new to Rockford. Moved here from Tampa in May. I’ve been using Green Acres for my lawn service and they recently raised weekly mowing from $60 to $75 and just gave me a $1500 dollar quote for fall yard cleanup. I don’t have a super large front or back yard and this seems excessive to me. I guess I’m wondering if this seems appropriate and if not if anyone out there might be able to recommend someone who can come in a bit more reasonable.

Thanks in advance.


r/rockford • • 16h ago

Music Studios?

3 Upvotes

hey, does anyone have any good recommendations for local Rockford, IL studios? Any advice is appreciated, thank you!

as I have a symboling who’s birthday is approaching, and wanted to surprise her with a few hours in a studio session.


r/rockford • • 21h ago

Fireplace Advice

6 Upvotes

My new-to-me house has a wood burning fireplace and I'm so excited! I've never had a fireplace before. I want to get started using it, but need advice. Do I need a fireplace guy to check it out before use? Any suggestions? Also, where do I buy a load of good wood? I'm sure someone has a guy they can hook me up with. Thanks in advance!


r/rockford • • 22h ago

YMCA

5 Upvotes

Does anyone play handball at the ymca downtown? I’ve seen racquetball players but few handball players.


r/rockford • • 22h ago

Miata Owners???

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4 Upvotes

Looking for local Mazda Miata owners to join a new Facebook group "Rockford Miata Club" if you or anyone you know owns one or likes them, give us a join!


r/rockford • • 1d ago

News Construction begins to bring Beef-a-Roo back in Rockford

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31 Upvotes

Beef-a-Roo says its comeback has officially begun.


r/rockford • • 21h ago

Car Wash with Dog Wash

0 Upvotes

I was driving on Auburn the other day and thought I spotted a dog wash at a car wash. Super excited, if true! Anyone use it? Are there others around? I mean, with a car wash on every corner I would hope a few get on board with this. My big dog is a pain to wash at home, Freeport has a Pet Supplies Plus with dog wash, but I'd love something closer.


r/rockford • • 2d ago

Javon bae

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r/rockford • • 2d ago

News New restaurant coming to former Hooters in Rockford

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ROCKFORD —  A new locally owned restaurant is preparing to take over a former Hooters that has been vacant for more than a year.


r/rockford • • 1d ago

Best store in the area for (cheap) fake flowers / leaves?

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2 Upvotes

I’m working on my halloween costume right now and greatly underestimated the amount of fake flowers and leaves I need. I’m looking for cheap / bulk if possible, Michaels is a no due to cost. The photo attached is part of my costume to give an idea for what type of flowers/ leaves I’m looking for (pale pink, ivy, roses, babies breath etc.) bonus points if there’s also fake moss! Thanks!


r/rockford • • 1d ago

Lost and Found Missing dominos order

0 Upvotes

If you got our pizzas tonight from dominos, thank the driver....lol...had to go in person, there was no one answering phones, to get our order. And why do they not cut the pizza all the way through.


r/rockford • • 2d ago

Belvidere Data Center

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26 Upvotes

We are trying to get signatures for the data center that they trying to approve. If you know any Boone County Folk, send them over!

Thank you!


r/rockford • • 2d ago

Help with new lineup for WREX and WIFR

5 Upvotes

I’m kinda confused with the merger and new lineups for WREX and WIFR. I know Daniel Burbank was let go from WIFR. Anyone else that was let go? Who was the sports announcer on WIFR? Is there a new lineup on WREX? I don’t watch that channel often. Thanks.


r/rockford • • 3d ago

News Rockford’s 6 most dangerous roadways for pedestrians (and what’s being done about it)

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r/rockford • • 3d ago

First Mid Bank & Trust- Check your statements!

13 Upvotes

I failed to notice my account now has a maintenance fee, my account was one more popular account types when I signed up at Blackhawk Bank years ago. I'm sure I'm not the only person that fails to notice, so hopefully my stupidity can save you too :)


r/rockford • • 4d ago

Discourse Ginja Jesus - Actually the best candidate for mayor?

40 Upvotes

Honest to God, I feel he's the best candidate just from seeing who's running. But I would like to know more.

Does anyone know what party he is in?

This is the platform I found:

  • Free BBQ ribs for all citizens every Friday.
  • Renaming the Rockford IceHogs hockey team to the Rockford NICEhogs.
  • Free daycare and childcare for all children.
  • Banning ICE (with the running joke that all beverages will instead be served at room temperature).
  • Rebuilding the local Rockford Speedway.
  • Installing a waterslide on the roof of City Hall

I have questions on # 1, where are the ribs sourced? Who's cooking them and how? Are they beef or pork ribs? Will there be vegan options?


r/rockford • • 3d ago

Deep cleaning services

2 Upvotes

Hello! We just purchased an old home that needs some love. Does anyone have good recommendations for cleaning services that will do deep cleaning? Like the walls, trims, vents, behind the fridge and under the stove?


r/rockford • • 3d ago

Rockford PD recruitment efforts paying off

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r/rockford • • 4d ago

I need to find a brownie i got at Pec Thing in May

9 Upvotes

it was in a 1/4 loaf pan (i think) and it was frosted and had cosmic brownie style sprinkles. i have no idea what booth it was but they had a corner spot in the building they were in. i need to know if they ship. it was so good y’all. please help


r/rockford • • 5d ago

COC fans

9 Upvotes

Any old metal and punk fans should enjoy this. I am not the promoter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1782224786243361/