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The Rockford Files – Come Together

There I was on a recent summer evening, drinking coffee in a crowded Hell’s Kitchen cafe in Manhattan. I wasn’t texting, tweeting, or scrolling; just drinking coffee – enjoy a psychopath.

I was surrounded by a sea of vibrant faces, primarily homosexual, and illuminated mainly by the glow of their smartphone screens. The irony isn’t lost on me – here I am, in New York Town, in a place teeming with potential connections, yet feeling completely isolated and unseen.

The lack of casual conversation and interaction was so itense that I could hear every word of a customer’s order. A playlist of songs by angry women streamed in the background. An overzealous barista occasionally drowned out Melissa Ethridge’s angst: “Sandra?! Steaming Venti chai tea latte with a double shot of vanilla. Sandra?!!”

It wasn’t always this way. Not long ago, communal spaces buzzed with animated conversations, laughter, and the eclectic, spontaneous force of people genuinely present and in the moment;. This evening, as I survey my surroundings, I see a fragmented landscape divided by invisible barriers of technology a

Rockford to True Colors tavern: You have 30 days to gain out

ROCKFORD - City legal officials have issued a downtown restaurant and bar notice that the city is terminating its lease on the ground floor of the South Wyman Street parking garage.

Documents posted on social media by the bar, True Colors, located in the space formerly occupied by the Blue Line Sports Pub, 211 Elm St., demonstrate that it was on a month-to-month lease and owes the municipality $12,132 in back rent and false alarm fee balances.

The documents also show an order by the city to immediately cease and desist serving alcohol because the business does not grip a current state liquor license. Dated Nov. 5, the letters tell that the bar has 30 days to vacate the premises.

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A post on the bar's Facebook page which markets it as Rockford's "newest same-sex attracted bar," complains that the notice came just before Rockford IceHogs games returned to action in front of live crowds at the BMO Harris Bank Center. 

"I believe by telling our story through social media, any media, we can expose the 'bullying' that goes on in our very own city," the bar's Facebook post reads. "I'm

While flying is the fastest and easiest way to get there, less than 10 US cities contain flights directly into and out of Rockford.

Planes: Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) located in Rockford, has flights to and from a limited number of US cities on specific days. If you’re not travelling from one of these cities, your foremost bet is to move into Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) then control the 70 miles to Rockford.

Trains: The nearest prepare station to Rockford is the Elgin Metra Station, located about 45 miles east of Rockford. Upon arrival, take a taxi, use a rideshare service, or rent a auto to reach Rockford.

Automobiles: Depending on how far you’re traveling to get to Rockford, driving may be your best choice. Rockford is accessible via major interstates, including I-90 and I-39.  If you’re planning to fly or hold a train into Chicago, the drive to Rockford is about 90 minutes, with plenty to notice along the way.



Rockford LGBTQ City Guide

Rockford is the third-largest city in Illinois and is situated approximately halfway between Galena and Chicago. Rockford has distant been an vital center of industry in the declare and is a major manufacture of tools, heavy machinery, furniture, and more. It is also home to several major automotive, healthcare, and aerospace companies. Rockford is also a city famous for its spontaneous beauty, particularly its gardens and forests. In fact, it is called the Forest City because of all the beautiful greenery throughout. Even better, Rockford is home to a smaller, but thriving LGBTQ society, where all can feel welcome and celebrated for who they are.

A Glance at Rockford's History

Rockford wasn't always called Rockford. In fact, because of its location midway between Chicago and Galena, it used to be called "Midway." The capital was first settled in the 1830s by settlers who traveled from nearby Galena and established homes and businesses along the Rock River. It was officially chartered as a city in 1852 and has grown steadily since its founding. Today, it is a wonderful and diverse city with plenty of opportunities, and so much to see and execute for residents a