Hickory Creek
District of Rockford
Illinois - United States

Winnebago County, Illinois

Winnebago County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 295,266, which is an increase of 6.1% from 278,418 in 2000. Its county seat is Rockford. Winnebago County is part of the Rockford, Illinois, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 42.33, -89.16 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Illinois counties, Winnebago County, Illinois, Rockford metropolitan area, 1834 establishments in the United States, Populated places established in 1834

New Milford, Illinois

New Milford is a village in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 697 at the 2010 census, up from 541 at the 2000 census.

Located at 42.1833, -89.0711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Villages in Illinois, Populated places in Winnebago County, Illinois, Rockford metropolitan area

Winnebago, Illinois

Winnebago is a village in Winnebago County, Illinois. It is part of the Rockford-Winnebago Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,101 at the 2010 census, up from 2,958 at the 2000 census.

Located at 42.2656, -89.2406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Populated places in Winnebago County, Illinois, Villages in Illinois, Rockford metropolitan area, Populated places established in 1835

Agricultural Society Fair Grounds

Agricultural Society Fair Grounds was a fairground on the west side of Rockford, Illinois. It was used as a baseball grounds by the Rockford Forest Citys baseball club of the National Association during the 1871 season, so it is considered a major league ballpark. The Forest Citys only played 6 home games at this field during the 1871 season. The former fairgrounds are now part of the Rockford Park District.

Located at 42.2772, -89.1012 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Defunct baseball venues, Baseball venues in Illinois

WIFR

WIFR, virtual channel 23, is the CBS television affiliate based in Rockford, Illinois and licensed to nearby Freeport. It broadcasts its digital signal on UHF channel 41, though it formerly broadcast its analog signal on channel 23, which it continues to use as its virtual digital channel via PSIP. It is currently owned by Gray Television. WIFR is the only television station in the Rockford market to retain the same network affiliation since it first signed-on.

Located at 42.2967, -89.1708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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CBS network affiliates, Gray Television, Television stations in Illinois, Channel 23 virtual TV stations in the United States, Channel 41 digital TV stations in the United States, Television channels and stations established in 1965, Local AccuWeather Channel affiliates

WREX

WREX, channel 13, is the NBC television affiliate serving the Rockford, Illinois, US area. It is the market's only full-powered VHF station and is Rockford's second oldest television station. Its studios and transmitter are located at Auburn and Winnebago Roads, west of Rockford and north of Winnebago. The station has been owned by Quincy Newspapers, Inc. of Quincy, Illinois since 1995. WREX operates Stateline CW 14, a digital broadcast affiliate of The CW Television Network via The CW Plus.

Located at 42.2966, -89.2394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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NBC network affiliates, Channel 13 digital TV stations in the United States, Channel 13 virtual TV stations in the United States, Television channels and stations established in 1953, Television stations in Illinois

WQRF-TV

WQRF-TV is the Fox-affiliated television station for Northern Illinois that is licensed to Rockford. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 42 from a transmitter at its studios on North Meridian Road/IL 24 in Rockford. The station can also be seen on Comcast channel 6 and in high definition on digital channel 910.

Located at 42.2872, -89.1708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Television channels and stations established in 1978, Channel 39 virtual TV stations in the United States, Channel 42 digital TV stations in the United States, Television stations in Illinois, Media in Rockford, Illinois, Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Fox network affiliates

WTVO

WTVO is the ABC-affiliated television station for Northern Illinois licensed to Rockford. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 16 from a transmitter at its studios on North Meridian Road/IL 24 in Rockford. The station can also be seen on Comcast channel 4 and in high definition on digital channel 908. Owned by Mission Broadcasting, WTVO is operated through joint sales and shared services agreements by the Nexstar Broadcasting Group.

Located at 42.2872, -89.1709 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Television channels and stations established in 1953, Channel 17 virtual TV stations in the United States, Channel 16 digital TV stations in the United States, Television stations in Illinois, Media in Rockford, Illinois, Nexstar Broadcasting Group, ABC network affiliates, MyNetworkTV affiliates

BMO Harris Bank Center

The BMO Harris Bank Center (formerly known as Rockford MetroCentre) is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in downtown Rockford, Illinois. It is currently home to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs hockey team. The arena formerly served as the home of several defunct minor league sports teams, including the Rockford Lightning basketball team, the Rock River Raptors indoor football team, and the Rockford Rampage indoor soccer team.

Located at 42.2703, -89.0961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in the United States, College sports venues in the United States, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, Indoor soccer venues in the United States, Sports venues in Illinois, Arena football venues, Rockford IceHogs, Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois, Basketball venues in Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois

Marinelli Field

Marinelli Field is a stadium in Rockford, Illinois located in Blackhawk Park and is overseen by the Rockford Park District. It is primarily used for baseball. It has served as the stadium for four minor league teams: Rockford RiverHawks (2002–2005) Rockford Reds (1999) Rockford Cubbies (1995–1998) Rockford Royals (1993–1994) Rockford Expos (1988–1992) In addition, it is the current home of the amateur Rockford Foresters, a summer collegiate-league team.

Located at 42.2496, -89.1009 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Minor league baseball venues, Baseball venues in Illinois, Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois

Auburn High School (Rockford, Illinois)

Auburn High School is a public high school located in Rockford, Illinois, USA, currently housing close to 2,000 ninth- through twelfth-grade students living in the Rockford school district. In addition to serving students living on the west side of Rockford, Auburn houses the high school portions of the Gifted Program (the Academy), the Creative and Performing Arts Program (CAPA), and the only Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program remaining in Rockford.

Located at 42.2869, -89.1378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1960, High schools in Rockford, Illinois, Public high schools in Illinois

Battle of Stillman's Run

The Battle of Stillman's Run, also known as the Battle of Sycamore Creek or the Battle of Old Man's Creek, occurred on May 14, 1832. The battle was named for Major Isaiah Stillman and his detachment of 275 Illinois militia which fled in a panic from a smaller number of Sauk warriors. The engagement was the first battle of the 1832 Black Hawk War which had ignited after Black Hawk crossed the Mississippi River into Illinois with his "British Band" of Sauk and Fox.

Located at 42.1067, -89.1758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Battles and skirmishes of the Black Hawk War, 1832 in the United States, Stillman Valley, Illinois, Conflicts in 1832

Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden (63 ha / 155 acres) is a nonprofit arboretum and botanical garden located at 2715 South Main Street, Rockford, Illinois. It is open daily except for major holidays; an admission fee is charged. Klehm can be reached at 815-965-8146. To learn more visit their website www. klehm. org. The arboretum was first established in 1910 as Rockford Nursery by landscape architect William Lincoln Taylor, who planted many of the arboretum's trees.

Located at 42.2446, -89.1124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Arboreta in Illinois, Botanical gardens in Illinois, Geography of Rockford, Illinois, Protected areas of Winnebago County, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois

Anderson Japanese Gardens

The Anderson Japanese Gardens is a 14-acre group of Japanese gardens located in Rockford, Illinois.

Located at 42.2892, -89.0581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Botanical gardens in Illinois, Japanese gardens, Geography of Rockford, Illinois, Protected areas of Winnebago County, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois, 1978 establishments

WRTB

WRTB is a radio station licensed to serve Winnebago, Illinois, and serving the Rockford, Illinois, market. WRTB has used the Bob FM format since August 1, 2006.

Located at 42.291, -89.164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Radio stations in Illinois, Media in Rockford, Illinois, Bob FM stations

Memorial Hall (Rockford, Illinois)

Memorial Hall, also known as Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and the Winnebago County War Memorial, is located in Rockford, Illinois. It was built from 1901 to 1903, and originally dedicated to those who served in the Civil War and the Spanish American War. It is said to be the first of its kind in the United States. It is located on the west side of Rockford, one block from the Rock River, across the street from the Rockford Public Library, formerly the Carnegie Library.

Located at 42.2724, -89.093 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Illinois, Illinois in the American Civil War, Grand Army of the Republic, Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois, National Register of Historic Places in Winnebago County, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois

Burpee Museum of Natural History

The Burpee Museum of Natural History is located along the Rock River in downtown Rockford, Illinois, USA, at 737 North Main Street.

Located at 42.2773, -89.0882 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois, Museums in Winnebago County, Illinois, Natural history museums in Illinois, Works Progress Administration in Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois, Houses completed in 1893, Government buildings completed in 1942

Faust Landmark

The Faust Landmark, formerly known as the Faust Hotel (or Hotel Faust) and Tebala Towers, is located on East State Street, is one of the largest buildings in downtown Rockford, Illinois, United States. It currently serves persons 55 years and older. Built in 1929 as a hotel, it was sold to the Shriners who renamed it Tebala Towers. It was renamed to its current name when sold by the Shriners and was renovated into one and two bedroom efficiency apartments.

Located at 42.267, -89.0848 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hotels in Illinois, Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois

Camp Grant (Illinois)

For other uses see Camp Grant. Camp Grant was a U.S. Army facility located in the southern outskirts of Rockford, Illinois named in honor of General Ulysses S. Grant. Camp Grant, which at one point consisted of over 18,000 acres (73 km²), was in operation from 1917 to the late 1940s.

Located at 42.2083, -89.0822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Former United States Army facilities, Forts in Illinois, Rockford, Illinois, Civilian Conservation Corps in Illinois, Civilian Conservation Corps camps

Rockmen Guardians

The Rockmen Guardians are a group of sculptures located in Rockford, Illinois, United States, south of the Sinnissippi greenhouse on the west side of the Rock River recreation path. There are four figures composed of granite and cement. The artist is Terese Agnew of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The work was built in autumn 1987 and spring 1988 and the statues are about 12 feet (3.7 m) tall.

Located at 42.2806, -89.0766 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1987 sculptures, Culture of Rockford, Illinois, Outdoor sculptures in Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois, 1988 sculptures

WNTA

WNTA is a radio station licensed to Rockford, Illinois, USA. The station serves the Rockford area. The station's programing is focused on comedy. It is the only station in the Rockford metropolitan area that is 'all local, all day'. The station is owned by Maverick Media of Rockford License LLC.

Located at 42.2256, -89.0469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Radio stations in Illinois, Media in Rockford, Illinois

Rockford East High School

Rockford East High School is a comprehensive four year high school in Rockford, Illinois.

Located at 42.2569, -89.0501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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High schools in Rockford, Illinois, Public high schools in Illinois

Cathedral of Saint Peter (Rockford, Illinois)

The Cathedral of Saint Peter is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford.

Located at 42.2851, -89.0828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford, Roman Catholic cathedrals in the United States, Roman Catholic churches in Illinois, Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois

Rockford (Amtrak station)

The Rockford Amtrak Station is a proposed train station in Rockford, Illinois, for a new Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque Amtrak corridor scheduled to start by the end of 2014 or beginning of 2015. The route will run on the same tracks the former Black Hawk line used from 1974-1981. The station's construction will start in 2012 and will be located just south of downtown Rockford along Illinois Route 2.

Located at 42.2672, -89.0981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Amtrak stations in Illinois, Proposed railway stations scheduled to open in 2014, Rockford, Illinois

Loose Pulley Junction

Loose Pulley Junction is a fictional populated place and railroad station along the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (MILW) main line near Rock River in Stillman Valley, Ogle County, Illinois, US. From about 1910 to about 1970, there was a well-respected railroad engineer in the area, named Louie "Loose Pulley" Johnson. He lived in a wooded area along the east bank of Rock River, north of the MILW tracks.

Located at 42.1261, -89.2239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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