Full Episode: Rockford, Illinois | Main Streets

Rockford is the largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago area. It was originally known as “Midway Village” because, for travelers, it was halfway between Chicago and Galena. This city was known for industrial manufacturing in the last century but today it’s been retooled into a center for healthcare and aerospace technology. Featured: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Cheap Trick 03:55 Stockholm Inn 06:16 Japanese Garden 10:15 Mrs. Fisher’s 11:59 Art Deli 13:28 Rock Guardians 13:56 Midway Village Museum 15:48 Historic Auto Museum 18:28 YMCA Rowing 19:37 West Rock Wake 21:19 Frank Lloyd Wright House 23:00 Burpee Museum of National History 25:05 Ice Hogs Hockey Team 25:56 Tinker Swiss Cottage 26:15 Crust & Crumbles Bakery -- Main Street is alive and well. It’s where the heart of the community beats the loudest. It’s also where you will find five-time Emmy award-winning actor and host John McGivern. Enjoyed by a nationwide audience, John’s unique brand of storytelling is expanding across the Midwest. Growing up in the Midwest in an Irish Catholic family, John’s own experiences and memories are relatable and remind us all of our shared Midwest heritage. Through lively interviews with local residents and civic leaders, John uncovers the uniqueness and charm of each community he visits. MainStreets.TV @mainstreetstv on social