Rockford Limo Services & Rentals
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Limo in Rockford: Luxury Limousine Service for Any Occasion
Luxury limousine service or party bus in Rockford (IL) for every occasion, such as: airport ride
(RFD or another), birthday party, wedding, prom, excursion; night-on-the-town, corporate or group outing, concert,
sporting event, anniversary, bachelor party, bachelorette party, to and from cruise port, funeral, graduation,
holiday light tour, school dance and wine/private tour.
The following type of limo is usually available, depending upon location: luxury sedan & SUV,
stretch limo & SUV, van, mini-bus, motorcoach, antique, classic and trolley/carriage.
Rockford is a city located in northern Illinois about 85 miles northwest of Chicago. Sitting on the
banks of the Rock River, Rockford serves as the county seat of Winnebago County and is one of the state's largest
cities. Located at the intersection of Interstates I-39, I-90, and U.S. Route 20, Rockford is serviced by
Chicago/Rockford International Airport (formerly known as the Greater Rockford Airport). The city is home to
Rockford College, as well as Judson College, Rock Valley College, and a satellite campus of Northern Illinois
University. Nicknamed the Forest City, Rockford has been long known for its abundance of elm trees.
Founded in 1834 by Germanicus Kent, Rockford was originally known as the village of Midway due to
its location midway between Chicago and Kent's hometown of Galena. In 1837 the community's name was officially
changed to Rock Ford and in 1852 Rockford was incorporated as a city. The arrival of the Galena & Chicago Union
Railroad was an early catalyst for the region's economic growth, which continued for several decades. By the turn
of the century, Rockford was recognized as a significant industrial and manufacturing center and home to many
nationally known manufacturers. Although the city's industry took a major hit during the decades following World
War II, the economy in recent years has rebounded, and today features an abundance of professional and business
services, making the city a thriving commercial center as well as a cultural and entertainment hub.
Rockford is home to several museums and performing arts venues and its surrounding area is known as
an outdoor destination. The Burpee Museum of Natural History chronicles animals, rocks and minerals, fossils, and
native peoples with exhibits in a facility connected to Riverfront Museum Park. The Discovery Center Museum
features a planetarium and both permanent and traveling exhibits. The Erlander Home Museum is the cultural
centerpiece of the city's Swedish-ancestry community, and the Ethnic Heritage Museum relates the history of the six
ethnic groups that settled in early Rockford (Irish, Italians, African-Americans, Polish, Lithuanians, and
Hispanics). The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center presents an annual concert series by local and world-renowned
artists, and the New American Theater is a regional professional theater which offers an annual season of
productions including a Christmas performance. The Rock River, which runs through the heart of Rockford, provides a
continuous source of recreation for the Rockford community, including a bike path spanning several miles and water
sports such as boating, canoeing, fishing and water skiing. "On the Waterfront" is the name of Illinois' largest
music festival. This nationally acclaimed event encompasses over 30 blocks of downtown Rockford each Labor Day
weekend, bringing together food, fun, and music to satisfy everyone's tastes.
Sports fans have many choices in Rockford. The Rockford Riverhawks are an independent minor league
baseball team competing in the Frontier League. The Riverhawks carry the banner for the city's storied baseball
history, which includes a team (the Forest Citys) established soon after the Civil War and the Rockford Peaches, a
1940s team playing in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Other former pro baseball franchises
playing in Rockford include the Expos, Royals, Cubbies, and Reds. Hockey fans can root for the Rockford Icehogs, a
member of the United Hockey League, who play at the city's MetroCentre. Also playing at the MetroCentre are the
Rock River Raptors, a professional indoor football team playing in the United Indoor Football (UIF) league.
Ironically, Rockford was the site of the first-ever Arena Football game when the Rockford Metros played a "playtest
game" in 1986. Another Rockford present-day sports team is the Rockford Thunder, an indoor soccer team, which
belongs to the American Indoor Soccer League (AISL). Rent a limo in Rockford (IL)!
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