ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Work has begun to transform the historic Chick House in downtown Rockford into new housing.
City leaders hosted a project kickoff for the Chick House Flats, at 119 S Main Street, which will convert the former hotel into 18 luxury apartments with space for three businesses.
“We have lots of demand. On top of that, we care about our community. This is where we live, this is where our families are,” said Justin Fern of Urban Equity Properties…