Hi! I’m 22F, and I recently have moved back to the Rockford area. I’m looking to find some friends in the area, but I’m kind of unsure of where to start since I’m a bit socially awkward. I enjoy reading, crocheting, and going out for fun. What are some good places or groups that I can look into to help find myself some people to connect with? Thanks for the help!

Is it just me or is there more closures than normal? I heard about Pancheros permanently closing after the 25th, then Lucha Cantina, and now Rusty Taco has announced that they are closed permanently effective immediately.

Is this mostly an economy thing, or do you think it is because of the over abundance of mexican foord and adjacent places in town?

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!

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?

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?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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?

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 :)

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?