Rockford NAACP branch petitioning for west-side grocery store
The Rockford branch of the NAACP is campaigning to bring a new grocery store to the city’s west side to address what they say is a lack of healthy food options in the area.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara issued a proclamation declaring Thursday, May 8th, as a "Summit on Racism, Embracing Difference for a Change Day." Leaders and community advocates gathered for the 2025 Summit on Racism at the UW Sports Factory, at 305 S. Madison Street. Organizers said the…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A new grocery store is set to open in downtown Rockford on August 1st. City Center Market is located next to Discount Drugs, at the corner of West State and North Church Streets. The store will sell deli meats, fresh produce, craft beer and wine. There…