Machesney Park

Future Starbucks at Machesney Town Center marks a first in nearly 30 years

March 25, 2024 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A Starbucks under construction near the corner of North Second Street...

Harlem School Board names district's next athletic director

February 15, 2024 @ 10:01 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — The Harlem Board of Education has approved hiring Reed Allison to serve as the...

National Weather Service confirms 12 tornadoes, including in Belvidere and Mache...

April 2, 2023 @ 11:46 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — The National Weather Service has confirmed 12 tornadoes moved through northern Illinois...

Athletico Physical Therapy marks 1 year in Machesney Park with Parks Chamber eve...

November 22, 2022 @ 7:26 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — Athletico Physical Therapy marked one year in business in the village...

'Exciting festivities': Loves Park and Machesney Park prepare for 25th annual ho...

November 14, 2022 @ 11:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — Loves Park and Machesney Park plan to kick off holiday festivities this...

New fitness and training facility set to open in Machesney Park by the end of th...

October 25, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A new fitness facility is coming to the village by the...

'I'd like to be like a Shark Tank': Multifaceted Amez Enterprises looks for more...

March 21, 2022 @ 3:04 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — If you ask Bryan and Amanda Amezquita what the future holds for...

After supply chain delays, Freddy's Frozen Custard sets opening in Machesney Par...

March 21, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — After supply-chain issues delayed the shipment of some equipment, Freddy’s Frozen Custard...

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Due to weather, Rockford's St. Patrick's Day Parade Postponed

March 10, 2022 @ 11:43 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — After two years of cancelations due to the pandemic, we’ll have to wait...

The Parks Chamber's newest series connects government and business leaders

January 18, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in spring 2020 – leading to...

'The true picture of Christmas': Riverside Community Church hosts live Nativity ...

December 9, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — Riverside Community Church wants to take people back in...

'The true picture of Christmas': Riverside Co...

Rock River Current Podcasts

Firefighter opens business for new, old-school gamers in Machesney Park

October 28, 2021 @ 5:06 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — As long as Chad Cunningham is in business you’ll be able to...

New salon in Machesney Park wants you to 'be your own kind of beautiful'

September 24, 2021 @ 10:45 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current MACHESNEY PARK — It may seem counterintuitive for a salon, but A&M Essentially You Inc. wants its customers to...

NIC-10 Whip Around Week One Podcast

August 31, 2021 @ 2:21 pm

This week in the NIC-10 Whip Around podcast: Week One kicked off with a bang between two of the conference favorites, Hononegah and Harlem....

NIC-10 Whip Around Week One Podcast

Rock River Current Podcasts

Mask Mandate Goes into Effect in Illinois

August 30, 2021 @ 11:11 am

Regardless of a person’s vaccination, everyone ages 2 and up, will have to wear a mask indoors starting Monday, August 30th. Gov. JB Pritzker...

Winnebago County Health Department Strongly Recommends Masking in Indoor Setting...

July 29, 2021 @ 11:21 am

The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD), consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Illinois Department of Public Health, strongly recommends...

If You're Wondering When Your Kids Go Back to School, Here is a List of Back-to-...

July 26, 2021 @ 12:09 pm

It’s almost the end of July, which means the kids will be heading back to school soon, and if you’re wondering when your kids’...

Rock River Valley Blood Center will Supply Blood to Three Mercyhealth Locations

July 26, 2021 @ 11:25 am

There is a critical demand in need of blood at this time and the best part about donating your blood at one of the...

Freddy's Coming Soon To Machesney Park

July 20, 2021 @ 2:42 pm

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, is starting construction on their first Rockford-area location! Groundbreaking will be Wednesday July 21st at 9901 Orlando Avenue...

Chick-fil-A Opening in Machesney Park in September

July 7, 2021 @ 11:26 am

If you’ve been wondering what is being built on the southwest corner of Alpine and West Lane Road in Machesney Park, GOOD NEWS… it’s...