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Local Record Label is Bringing a National Act to Rockford!

Vincent Records has been putting on great shows here in the Rockford region and now they're stepping it up even more by bringing some huge national acts to Rockford on Sunday, November 24!! Give the video a watch to find out more! Grab your tickets at http://vincentrecords.com/!

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Local Entrepreneurs Turn Product Line to Store to School

Kikifers Beauty Supply began with starting a product line. From there, they opened a retail store. After seeing personal success, they wanted a new way to support the community. That opportunity presented itself in starting a private entrepreneurship academy for K-12. Kikifer's isn't just a beauty store. They care about the betterment of the community and education for kids. Make sure you check them out!

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Transform Rockford is Gathering Books!

For the whole month of November, Transform Rockford is running a book drive to gather books for kids, more specifically - books for infant-Pre-K! There are book drop-off bins all around the region. Once the books are collected, they're all hand-wrapped and delivered to kids all around the area! Check out the video for more details :) Make sure you share this and donate any books you may have!Some places you can drop them off:Midland State BankPolice districtYMCARPLCherry Valley LibraryBelvidere Library

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New Tap Room with a Local Focus is Opening Soon!

Hey craft beer lovers! There's a brand new tap room coming to Rockford. Wild Onion is going to have their own tap room here above Shooter's on State Street. Not only that, but there will be collaborations with our local breweries. This is incredible new - take a look at the video. There are a lot of great tidbits in here!

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Dia De Los Muertos Event is Happening at an AMAZING Rockford Space

Art. Music. Culture. The Dia De Los Muertos Art Gallery is hosting their awesome even this Saturday in a gorgeous new venue. Los Caminos de la Vida: Day of the Dead Art Gallery is going to be a blast. Check out the video for more details!

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"Run" a 0.5K Race For a Good Cause! (There's Beer & Pizza @ the End Too)

YouthBuild Rockford is hosting a race this weekend that even the most inexperienced runners can attend. The Downtown Dawdler Dash is a .5K race for a great cause. It even starts and ends with food. What more could you want? Check out the video for more details!

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Local Theatre Group Opens New Space! (And Their Inaugural Show opens THIS Weekend)

The West Side Show Room opened up a brand new space, 1414 N Main Street! Their inaugural show is THIS weekend which is super exciting. They've been working on it for about 5 years, so finally being able to open is a great occasion! Check them out and help them celebrate.

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New Bubble Play Area at Discovery Center

One of my personal favorite placed to play in Rockford got a big upgrade! The Bubble Play area at Discovery Center Museum is bigger and better than ever and I had the chance to check it out.

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Local Gym Finds New Home

DeLaRosa Submission Wrestling Academy just moved up to Roscoe! They have classes for people of all levels (even kids!). They have offerings whether you're training for a match or just want to get in shape. It's a great form of fun fitness. If this is something you're looking for, make sure you check them out!https://www.facebook.com/TeamDSW/http://roscoemma.com/

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Attention ALL Video Gamers!

Did you know we have a local video gaming spot? We do! Lothan's Room Gaming is a place where friends can come together and play video games together and also compete in tournaments! If you love gaming, this is a place you have to check out!

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The Office Got New Ownership 1 Year Ago & They're Doing GREAT!

The Office Niteclub is a staple in the Rockford and LGBTQIA+ community. About a year ago, they came under new ownership. In that time, they've started bringing in live bands, added more drag shows, and ramped up the number and types of events! The community response has been great. So, if you haven't been or haven't been in awhile, make sure you give them a visit!Pink Pop Up Party for 'The Girls' is this weekend!

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New Art Space Brings New Genres to Downtown

New Genres Art Space is a great new space downtown that deals with all sorts of new and experimental arts. They're located right above the Nordlof Center. So, they're easy to find, and they always have stuff going on. Make sure to check them out!

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Crafting Beer in Downtown for 17 (YES SEV-EN-TEEN!!!) Years!

Carlyle Brewing Co. is the original mircobrewery in Rockford. May will mark SEVENTEEN years of bringing awesome drinks and a great environment to downtown. Check out their story and the fall/winter beers they have coming your way!

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At Lucha, we make connection easy.

So here's five easy ways to connect with your family at a restaurant:1. Ask for a round table. If there are more than four people in your group ask the restaurant if they have any round tables. Round tables keep everyone in the conversation. This is especially true when kids are at the table as they often get stuck on the end. When seated a round table it is easier for everyone to be a part of the conversation.2. It’s been said that Smart Phones are the new crayons. While it is easy to find ways to keep the kids busy, instead try to take a little to let them not be busy. We get it, part of the fun for a kid at a restaurant might be the crayons or the toys or even the free wifi, but strive to at least make the meal time distraction free. Put the phones in the middle of the table if need be - this goes for the parents too! (If you are with adults, put all the phones in the middle and make a rule that who ever grabs their phone first has to buy apps or the first round of drinks.)3. Having another family over for dinner can seem like an impossible task. Who has the time to clean the whole house, kids rooms included, before having another family over. Add to that the prep and cooking time and clean-up afterwards. Inviting another family out to eat is an easy way to connect without all the work. Next time you’re at a function and find yourself telling another family or another couple that you should really get together sometime, take out your phones and make plans right then. Heck, you can even make a reservation on the spot at www.lucharockford.com. Turn someday into a real day and make it a plan to go out.4. Bring the fun with you. In most cases, it takes about 15 minutes to get your food at a restaurant. Bring a deck of Uno Cards with or another fun family game. This will keep the kids connecting while you wait for the food to be prepared.5. Find a neighborhood restaurant that can be your “Go To” restaurant. This is the place where you don’t really need to spend a ton of time looking at the menu, a place where the server knows what you probably want, and a place where friends know they can find you if they want to meet up after a concert of sporting event. When you’re at an event and you want go out after it sure makes life easier when you don’t have to spend ten minutes deciding where to go.Watch our video on why We Believe restaurants are natural gathering places, and check out our blog at lucharockford.com/media.See you at The Cantina. Cheers!

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Attention Sneaker Heads and Fashion People!!!

A one stop shop for Sneaker Heads and Fashion geeks! SNKRS Anonymous is an awesome new shop downtop where you can buy and trade sneakers as well as art from local artists! Normally you have to go to a big city to find a shop like this, but we have one right here in Rockford. Make sure you check out the video. Their displays are amazing!

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Bringing Cultures Together for One Big Party

October 20th! Rockford International Festival! The great thing about Rockford is that there are so many people from different background and cultures here. It's time to show that off and appreciate it. The festival will be showcasing arts, music, food, vendors, clothing, and more from all different backgrounds. This started as a quest to bring awareness to the great people from the southwest side of Rockford.South West Ideas For Today and TomorrowRockford International FestivalYou can find the event details here: https://rockfordbuzz.com/ev…/rockford-international-festival

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A Salon & Spa For Beauty Inside & Out (And It's For Guys Too!)

"When you feel good on the inside and when you practice good self-care and take care of yourself, you know, that radiates to the outside." Lucette Holistic Salon and Boutique is an awesome spot downtown to get yourself looking and feeling good. Tomorrow they have an incredible event - Girl Talk!. If you identify with having female health issues, you have the chance to come out to this FREE event and ask physicians anything you need. It's a great time and important to our community. Check out the video below to learn more about Lucette!

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Because We All Need More Calm In Our Lives

Luna Datura's Curious Gifts is a great shop full of items that challenge you to get in touch with your spiritual side. But, they also bring you peace and calm. Eve and Brian are great people who will take the time to explain all of their items and help you find exactly what you're looking for. They also offer Tarot Readings and Reiki Healing sessions. Luna Datura's is a shop for everyone. Make sure you check it out!

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What IS That Black & Yellow Building on Third Street?!

Jake becomes an investigator and solves a mystery! He gets to the bottom of what the Test Site building is! Thank you Melissa for helping Jake show Rockford what awesomeness is hiding out in this building!If you're interested in checking out the building, you can get in touch with them here: (815) 985-8604

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At Lucha, We believe...

We are kicking off our new video series of our "We Believe" Statements that we live by here at The Cantina.Watch this short video and learn how We Believe that Restaurants are natural gathering places.

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70 Years of Making the Rockford Region Healthier

Hulsebus Rockford Chiropractic has been making our region healthier for 70 years! That's an incredible milestone! Three generations of chiropractors have been serving our community. They're having a couple of great open house events to celebrate! Check out their story in the video here!

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Hockey Is Back and Courtney Couldn't Be More Excited!

HOCKEY IS BACK! The Rockford IceHogs open up their home schedule at the BMO Harris Bank Center on Saturday, October 12, at 6 pm! The Hogs are going to have a really exciting team to watch this year and Mike Peck was kind enough to talk about them with me! If you don't have your tickets yet, make sure you grab them now: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/rockford-icehogs-vs-grand-rapids-griffins/event/040056BF8ED01CAE

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There's a New Artcade in Town!

Tawdry Toast - not just an art gallery anymore. They've leveled up, if you will. They're expanding into a full on Artcade and they've got a great event coming up THIS weekend to celebrate the new space and Halloween! It's a Halloween party. It's an arcade. It's a full celebration!For more info: https://rockfordbuzz.com/event/phantasmagoria-a-graveyard-bash Follow Jessie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluesky_painter88/

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Rockford Fine Arts Coalition is a non-profit here in Rockford that helps support fine arts programs for area youth. Art is super important, but it can be really expensive. Community partners help kids be involved in programs or camps! Check out the video to learn more!Visit them online at:https://www.rockfordfineartscoalition.com/

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Attention Conductors, Big AND Small!

17 years in business and Midwest Rail Junction is providing Model Train hobbyists with a place to visit and have their eyes light up like it's Christmas morning! If you or someone you know are into model trains, this place is a MUST visit!

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3 Generations of Helping Local Teachers

Local people supporting local people. That's what we love to see! The 3R's Learning Materials Center has been in the family for three generations and they aim to help local teachers. They carry classroom wall decor, children's books, games, flashcards, and so so much more!

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Tacos! What Else Do I Need To Say?

It's National Taco Day! One of our favorite days of the year. It also gives us a chance to tell you about a really great eatery downtown - Cantina Taco! Along with their delicious food, they also have this Mango Habanero Cider that you MUST try!

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Brand New Restaurant on East Riverside!

There's a brand new place to grab a bite to eat in Loves Park! It's beautifully renovated and they have beautiful, flavorful dishes to leave you full and happy! Go give Ojeda's Restaurant & Bar a visit! They're a talented family that wanted to bring a great place to our area.

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Local Artist & Gallery Owner Talks Art & Performance

If you haven't met Roni Golan or visited The Underground yet, check out his story in this video. He's a great guy to talk art and life with. He's a huge supporter of the arts and of Rockford itself. Aside from Roni being a great guy, The Underground is an incredibly unique venue. Check it out!https://rockfordbuzz.com/place/the-undergroundhttps://www.ronigolan.com/

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Courtney & Jake Brave Twisted Crypt 2019

You asked for it, and we delivered. Another year of us trying to brave our way through Twisted Crypt Productions. Well, ME trying to brave my way through it. I swear nothing scares Jake. . . ah well. ENJOY!There's a giveaway on our Facebook page until 10/4 ;)

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Everyone is German at Oktoberfest

German Society Oktoberfest is coming up THIS weekend! It's a little slice of Germany right here in Rockford. The German Society of Rockford has done a great job putting this on for the last 55 years, and it's something the city looks forward to!NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY! We have 2 tickets to give away to one lucky winner. To enter: Head on over to our Facebook Page 'Like' the post with this video, and tag a friend in the comments that you're bringing with you! Easy Peasy! The winner will be chosen on Thursday 10/3. Good luck!

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Learn Scuba Diving & More at Azimuth! (also, what is on Jake's face?)

Azimuth Scuba is an awesome local business here in Rockford. Thought you couldn't learn scuba diving in the Midwest? Well, you can! And they're here to help. That's not all they do! Check out the video to hear all about this cool place.

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New Hair Salon and a Renovated Space In the Miracle Mile

If you haven't heard of 815 Blades, they renovated a beautiful space and recently opened up. A lifelong passion for cutting hair has brought this great hair salon to the Miracle Mile here in Rockford! Make sure you check them out and show them some love.

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Rockford's Locally Owned Sports Bar

Blue Line is a perfect hang out before or after Rockford IceHogs games. It's right across from the BMO for easy access. But, it's not only open for games. They have delicious food and drinks year round in a nifty location. There's also a GIANT wall of televisions so you can catch whichever game you want to watch. P.S. - They have some of the best wings I've eaten. So go try them!P.P.S. - 95 different whiskeys 😱

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Paint, Fun, & Merriment with AbsaDazzle Creations

What better way to pull people together than with art?! AbsaDazzle Creations is a mobile painting company that comes to YOU! Parties, team building, fundraisers. . . they're there for it all! Check out the cool creations you can make below! Connie taught Jake's kiddo how to make an awesome painting!

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Rockford Rides Expands - Black Car Service!

Rockford's favorite ride service, Rockford Rides, is expanding with a new service. The Black Car service will have you riding in style. Want to impress a date or have someone ride VIP style? This is the service to use!

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Middle Eastern Cuisine with an Israeli Twist

Have you eaten at Ronit's Kitchen yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! Her food is delicious and in a fabulous location in the Indoor City Market!

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Get Outside in the 815!

On this extremely beautiful day in the 815, it's a great time to tell you about 815 Outside! 815 Outside is a great resource for anyone in the region to find something to do outdoors! We are so lucky to be surrounded with beautiful naturescapes - so get out and explore!

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Rockford’s Only Independent Skate Shop

City Market doors are OPEN! And now you can snag one of the exclusive skateboard for the weekend-long Penny Marshall celebration. Visit Ground Floor Skateboards booth at the market! Also, check out the rest of this video to hear the story of how they opened!

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46 Years of Toad Hall!

Toad Hall is celebrating a birthday this weekend. 46 YEARS of being here in Rockford. How cool is that?! They're going to have all sorts of specials and fun stuff for you to check out. So, make sure you pay them a visit on Saturday, September 14!...I also hear there are free records... check out the video!

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Roxy Carmichael's 1 Year/13 Year Birthday Bash!

Roxy Carmichael Boutique has an awesome celebration coming up this weekend! This Rockford staple of style is celebrating 1 year/13 years of serving the community. You read that right, there's a few different reasons to celebrate! Check out Chris's story below. Another really cool part of this celebration is that they're teaming up with a non-profit. Rosie's Birthday Club throws birthday parties for kids in need who don't have the funds in their families to afford the bash they deserve. All the good feelings ❤️

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71 Years of Art Fair!

GUESS WHAT! TINY ROCK MEN! But also - Greenwich Village Art Fair is THIS WEEKEND! That's right. THIS WEEKEND! Jake sat down with Carrie Johnson from Rockford Art Museum to chat about this great event. And . . . to make some sculptures. Give it a watch and a share! Greenwich Village Art Fair

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Whatever You Do, Don't Call It Embroidery

Division & Co. is an awesome new apparel & more shop downtown Rockford. Their stuff is unique as it's all stitched, and it's stitched in house! You need to check these guys out.

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Come Celebrate 5 Years of Artisan Coffee

October 5. 5 years. All sorts of fun stuff and goodies. Rockford Roasting Company has been serving up amazing coffee for 5 years, and now it's time to celebrate them! Check out their story and event info in this here video and the event page here: https://rockfordbuzz.com/event/rockford-roasting-co-5yr-birthday-block-party-bash

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We Find Out If Jake Can Wakeboard

The time has come! We put West Rock Wake Park to the test to see if Dan can teach even uncoordinated Jake how to wakeboard. ENJOY!

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Get Frosty at Carlson Ice Arena Every Friday!

Want to get your ice skating on?! Frosty Fridays is starting up again TONIGHT! Open skating from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm.Along with Frosty Fridays, Carlson Ice Arena & Riverview Ice House - Rockford Park District hosts a bunch of other fun events. Some of the highlights are:Family Fun Days on Saturdays and SundaysHoliday themed skatesSo make sure you check them out! The Rockford Park District has some great skating facilities!

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A New Store Opened & It's Halloween Year Round There!

Wolf Hollow is an awesome new store in town that made my spooky heart very happy. Owners Liz and Randy were kind enough to speak with us before their Grand Opening last Saturday! I can't wait to go back and spend more time in this "eerily comfortable"!There's also a cameo from Jake's kiddo in this one because he tagged along on our adventure 😂

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Cycle on Second 2019

Hey cycling community! There's an awesome event coming up this weekend. Cycle on Second with I Bike Rockford allows bicycles to take over part of the town without having to worry about cars and traffic. Make sure you check out the details below!

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Local Record Label is Bringing a National Act to Rockford!

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Local Record Label is Bringing a National Act to Rockford!

Local Entrepreneurs Turn Product Line to Store to School

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Local Entrepreneurs Turn Product Line to Store to School

Transform Rockford is Gathering Books!

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Transform Rockford is Gathering Books!

New Tap Room with a Local Focus is Opening Soon!

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New Tap Room with a Local Focus is Opening Soon!

Dia De Los Muertos Event is Happening at an AMAZING Rockford Space

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Dia De Los Muertos Event is Happening at an AMAZING Rockford Space

"Run" a 0.5K Race For a Good Cause! (There's Beer & Pizza @ the End Too)

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"Run" a 0.5K Race For a Good Cause! (There's Beer & Pizza @ the End Too)

Local Theatre Group Opens New Space! (And Their Inaugural Show opens THIS Weekend)

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Local Theatre Group Opens New Space! (And Their Inaugural Show opens THIS Weekend)

New Bubble Play Area at Discovery Center

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New Bubble Play Area at Discovery Center

Local Gym Finds New Home

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Local Gym Finds New Home

Attention ALL Video Gamers!

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Attention ALL Video Gamers!

The Office Got New Ownership 1 Year Ago & They're Doing GREAT!

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The Office Got New Ownership 1 Year Ago & They're Doing GREAT!

New Art Space Brings New Genres to Downtown

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New Art Space Brings New Genres to Downtown

Crafting Beer in Downtown for 17 (YES SEV-EN-TEEN!!!) Years!

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Crafting Beer in Downtown for 17 (YES SEV-EN-TEEN!!!) Years!

At Lucha, we make connection easy.

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At Lucha, we make connection easy.

Attention Sneaker Heads and Fashion People!!!

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Attention Sneaker Heads and Fashion People!!!

Bringing Cultures Together for One Big Party

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Bringing Cultures Together for One Big Party

A Salon & Spa For Beauty Inside & Out (And It's For Guys Too!)

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A Salon & Spa For Beauty Inside & Out (And It's For Guys Too!)

Because We All Need More Calm In Our Lives

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Because We All Need More Calm In Our Lives

What IS That Black & Yellow Building on Third Street?!

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What IS That Black & Yellow Building on Third Street?!

At Lucha, We believe...

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At Lucha, We believe...

70 Years of Making the Rockford Region Healthier

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70 Years of Making the Rockford Region Healthier

Hockey Is Back and Courtney Couldn't Be More Excited!

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Hockey Is Back and Courtney Couldn't Be More Excited!

There's a New Artcade in Town!

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There's a New Artcade in Town!

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Attention Conductors, Big AND Small!

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Attention Conductors, Big AND Small!

3 Generations of Helping Local Teachers

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3 Generations of Helping Local Teachers

Tacos! What Else Do I Need To Say?