Rockford History

Thrifting is a popular hobby for many in Rockford. For one Illinois thrifter, their search for vintage led to an amazing, unexpected discovery!

I'll bet I've driven past this once magnificent theater at least a hundred times and never knew it was there. It's like it's hiding in plain sight.

Have You Visited The Rockford Peaches Fan Trail In Rockford, Illinois?

Can you guess where this amusement park in Rockford was located?

Who doesn't love a good mystery movie? Better yet, what about the mystery of what is inside a time capsule from 1975?

One of the malls around Rockford sits where an airport used to be and you probably didn't even know it.

Combining our family's love of baseball and our favorite way to pass the time during the pandemic, putting puzzles together. Be one of the first to own this.

If you're fascinated by what life was like in the early days of Rockford, this is for you.

This video tells the story of a city filled with promise. The city at the "top of Illinois." Will the promise that fueled us then, return to the Forest City?

I love living in this quaint little town and all of the people here. Today I learned something very interesting about one of Rockton's greatest features.