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Kevin Haas

@KevinMHaas

Comedian. journalist. Managing editor of @rrcurrent | radio news voice for @b103rockford, @thexrockford and @thebull953 | Former @rrstar reporter and editor

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The city is seeking bids for the demolition of the historic Elks Lodge No. 64, but some preservationists still hope the structure can be saved. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/08…
Rockford seeks bids to demolish historic Elks Club. Is it too late to be saved? - Rock River Current

Rockford seeks bids to demolish historic Elks Club. Is it too late to be saved? - Rock River Current

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city is preparing to tear down a historic building in downtown after an unsuccessful yearslong legal battle to force the owner to...

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The Iconic Building in downtown Rockford will soon be listed for sale.
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Rockford-based @firedeptcoffee highlighted in @Walmart's new national ad. Great to see #WalmartOpenCall entrepreneur continuing to grow. Thank you Mayor McNamara from @CityofRockford, @StateRepWEST and @RockfordFire for joining us. TY @KevinMHaas rockrivercurrent.com/2025/07…
Rockford-based Fire Department Coffee highlighted in Walmart’s new national ad campaign - Rock...

Rockford-based Fire Department Coffee highlighted in Walmart’s new national ad campaign - Rock...

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — A new ad campaign from Walmart puts the story of Rockford-based Fire Department Coffee before a national audience. The ad...

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A new restaurant is set to fill the former home of The Pomodoro in Loves Park.
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After nearly 18 years in business, Valli Produce will close its Loves Park location.
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After nearly three decades in business, NickelWorld makes a big change.
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A restaurant focused on healthy vegan and seafood poke bowls is coming to the Stewart Square building in downtown Rockford. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/07…
Locally owned poke restaurant coming to downtown Rockford - Rock River Current

Locally owned poke restaurant coming to downtown Rockford - Rock River Current

Poke Green prepares to open its second location By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A locally owned restaurant that specializes in healthy poke bowls served quickly is...

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Mercyhealth gives reasoning for permanent closure on Rockton Avenue in letter to state regulators. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/07…
Mercyhealth tells state risk of floods necessitates permanent closure of west Rockford hospital -...

Mercyhealth tells state risk of floods necessitates permanent closure of west Rockford hospital -...

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Mercyhealth told state regulators that it intends to permanently close its Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton due to an ongoing risk of floodi...

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“We wanted to bring something back into the community and the neighborhood that people love.” rockrivercurrent.com/2025/06…
Local couple revives neighborhood ice cream shop with new look and treats in Rockford’s Rural Oaks...

Local couple revives neighborhood ice cream shop with new look and treats in Rockford’s Rural Oaks...

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A local couple has revived a neighborhood ice cream shop with a goal of helping a new generation of families create summertime memories...

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Who is Paul Harvey Oswald? The mystery will be further unraveled tonight. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/06…
Who is Paul Harvey Oswald? The story behind Rockford’s ‘unperson’ - Rock River Current

Who is Paul Harvey Oswald? The story behind Rockford’s ‘unperson’ - Rock River Current

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUbfvIkEPy8 By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — This week, a local art collective will give a behind-the-scenes look at a question they...

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Some of my favorite images from covering my first Ironman.
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Photos: Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Rockford - Rock River Current

Photos: Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Rockford - Rock River Current

Photos by Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The first ever Ironman event in Illinois took place Sunday in Rockford and its surrounding communities, bringing more than 2,700...

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Went down a rabbit hole on a common misspelling. Join me 🔽🔽
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There is no dam in this Rockford dam. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/06…
There is no ham in this Rockford dam - Rock River Current

There is no ham in this Rockford dam - Rock River Current

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free mobile app ROCKFORD — For decades of news coverage, a dam in downtown Rockford has had an identity crisis. Is it the Fordam Dam or the Fordham Dam?...

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Hooters has closed its Rockford restaurant.
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Discovery Center Museum has upgrades to its exhibits in store. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/05…
Discovery Center Museum to revamp exhibits, bolster programs with help of $2.5M grant - Rock River...

Discovery Center Museum to revamp exhibits, bolster programs with help of $2.5M grant - Rock River...

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — Discovery Center Museum plans to revamp its exhibit galleries, develop early childhood initiatives and bolster its in-museum...

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The Rockford Area Arts Council has won funding critical to redeveloping the former Armory. Without this key grant, the building would have been turned back over to the city. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/05…
$1.54M in federal funds will help give Arts Council a ‘blank canvas’ for Rockford Armory project -...

$1.54M in federal funds will help give Arts Council a ‘blank canvas’ for Rockford Armory project -...

City will receive additional $1.15M for other environmental cleanup work By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Arts Council has won funding critical...

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A Mongolian stir-fry restaurant is coming to this former Applebee's.
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The Pomodoro will close on May 24 after more than four years in business. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/05…
‘It hurts. It truly does.’ | The Pomodoro in Loves Park to close - Rock River Current

‘It hurts. It truly does.’ | The Pomodoro in Loves Park to close - Rock River Current

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter LOVES PARK — The Pomodoro — a locally owned restaurant specializing in housemade pizza, seafood, steaks and Italian cuisine — will close its doors...

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A Rockford chef and restaurateur has purchased the former Irish Rose. rockrivercurrent.com/2025/05…
The Irish Rose has been sold to a Rockford chef and restaurateur. Here are the plans for the space...

The Irish Rose has been sold to a Rockford chef and restaurateur. Here are the plans for the space...

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our new mobile app ROCKFORD — The Irish Rose Saloon has been sold to a Rockford restaurateur who plans to open a casual and cozy neighborhood bar that keeps much...

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Premier Pro Wrestling was recently covered by the Rock River Current. Check out this fantastic article written by @thekevinhaas and make sure to check us out every Saturday night in Rockford, IL! 3839 Broadway, Rockford, IL. Come out and support locally! rockrivercurrent.com/2025/05…
Rockford’s pro wrestling scene defined by grit, heart - Rock River Current

Rockford’s pro wrestling scene defined by grit, heart - Rock River Current

Aspiring wrestlers train, entertain at Premier Pro Wrestling in Rockford By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our new mobile app ROCKFORD — It's Saturday night, and Adam Rosencrans is about to take a...

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