Rockford History

Growing up in the Forest City, we were blessed with a ton of options to rent from. Each one had a different niche and a different audience to cater to. Everyone I know had their favorite one to rent from too.

If you want to know if someone is truly from Rockford, Illinois, ask them any of these 12 questions. If they can't answer most, they are not from the good 'ol Forest City.

Relive the magic of Rockford's beloved closed eateries that were more than just places to dine - they were treasures where memories were made and cherished.

WARNING: If you've lived in the Rockford, Illinois area for several decades, the following information may cause a sudden case of the warm and fuzzies.

Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of Rockford Speedway history during a special online auction starting in May.

If you were a teen living in Rockford, Illinois during the 1990s, get ready for an awesome blast from the past.

Rockford was first settled in the early 1830s by three individuals who had traveled from Galena. It was the midway point between Galena and Chicago.

In the last 30 years, many people have had big expansion dreams for Rockford, Illinois, and here are 5 that we really wish would come true.

Today we learned that Rockford used to be home to a zoo and a Central Park!

This unique Rockford, Illinois home has a tiny Western town in the backyard and was once the boyhood home of one of Rockford's most famous residents.