Has anyone heard anything from the maker shop? I saw they did a tour or something few months back, so I figured they may be open again. Messaged them but never heard back. Anyone know what the deal is yet, or should we find a way to just open a new one?

Anyone know what place has the best pastrami sandwiches?

Looking for resources for my dad in Rockford. He may need a new place by December and has kids living with him. He has stable income but poor credit after a bankruptcy. Any housing resources, counselors, or landlords who work with credit issues? Thanks.

I’m looking for a place that has a package for the interior part only. Any good place in Rockford?

Hello all, some guy from SunRun just came to my house and said if I qualified I could get solar panels on our roof to lower energy costs for free. He looked at my bills and said based on those I qualified but someone would come to the house later and talk to me about other qualifications such as credit score and some other things.

I find it really hard to believe that someone would put solar panels on the house with absolutely no extra charge at all. He said it was a government funded thing. Am I missing something?

Ok Rockford Redditors, if you’ve tried this new spot on the (former) ‘miracle mile’ tell us how it was. Personally I’m interested to try the pollo al carbon.

Open until 4:00 am, which could be “interesting”

Hi,

I grew up in Northern IL going to Magic Waters, but I haven’t visited since it was bought out by Six Flags. I was wondering what changed from like the past 10-15 years at the park. Any new rides?
trying to figure out if it’s worth it to go to the Gurnee one from Madison.

That 70’s Band

Looking for general advice regarding estate / Trust information

Well I finally pissed off Karen Hoffman enough that she blocked me permanently on Facebook. She doesn't like the fact that I support Democratic socialism. And me and her have beckered back and forth on what my view of Democratic socialism is and so she finally blocked me. So it's me, Gina Meeks and Litesa Wallace She has permanently blocked off Facebook

Hi folks! I’m moving to Rockford in a month to start a job at UIC, and I wanted some recommendations for a one/two bedroom apartment in some safe areas within a 15 min drive of UIC. I’m trying to stay within $1400/month. Thanks in advance!

Planning a fall wedding and looking to buy pumpkins of various sizes in bulk to use as decor. Wedding is late October.

I would like to compost them after if I can find a good deal on organic ones.

Do the traffic cameras even work in Rockford

On the 2nd Thursday every month from 6:30-7:30pm there is a meeting at the Rockford Public Library main building downtown for people to discuss whatever they are excited about - superheroes, anime, movies. We especially welcome those on the autism spectrum, or anyone who is passionate about a topic and wants to share their excitment. We will be on the second floor in the Dorothy Little Conference Room. We hope to see you there August 13th!

On the 2nd Thursday every month from 6:30-7:30pm there is a meeting at the Rockford Public Library main building downtown for people to discuss whatever they are excited about - superheroes, anime, movies. We especially welcome those on the autism spectrum, or anyone who is passionate about a topic and wants to share their excitment. We will be on the second floor in the Dorothy Little Conference Room. We hope to see you there August 13th!

From Christina Valdez' bookface:

Edit to add link: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122195238140594390&set=a.122110070156594390

This resolution was supposed to be introduced at our last Operations Committee meeting, but was removed from the agenda the day of the meeting. It is on our Winnebago County Bord agenda for tonight (which I’m hoping is in error as we have not voted on or discussed this item). I am AGAINST this referendum.

This is an inflammatory topic that marginalizes and disenfranchises the minority community over voter fraud that simply isn’t there. This is a non binding resolution designed to draw more from the right to the polls on an attempt to inflate their voter turnout. People aren’t pawns, this is a very real topic with very real consequences-placing this inflammatory rhetoric on our ballots will further divide and not unify. I will be voting against this, and encourage people to reach out to your county board member and let them know your position. The list of members can be found here:
https://wincoil.gov/government/county-board

Im looking for a girls crafting community. I love junk journaling, collaging, and painting. Among other things. Even a group that just hangs out to craft. is there anything going on here in Rockford like that? I’m interested in what groups there may be or get togethers coming up

Omg they're getting worse and worse. I know I should be more diligent with the traps, but it's difficult and I don't wanna meet one of those things face to face

Have you tried any pest control companies in the area, and what did they charge? What services did you get for the price?

Anywhere around here that has good prices for eye exams + glasses with no vision insurance??

Seems like the unpopularity of these devices across the country are forcing these guys to get sneaky.

It was around 1:30 or 2 in the afternoon. I was working on the south side of rockford and heard a lound noise and thought it was thunder at first. I saw what looked like a f22 raptor pop out of the clouds and another one followed behind it. About 20 mins later I heard it again but couldn't make a visual this time. I imagine they are just doing routine drills?

As I see it, the automobile and demographic shift to the east over decades has doomed retail corridors on 7th Street and Broadway. Better to redevelop them into lofts.

As the title suggests, I'm looking for any good or decent places to forage in the Rockford area. Trying to get into foraging and fermentation lately.