As officials prepare to open Hard Rock Casino Rockford, construction crews this week are busy assembling a giant replica of Cheap Trick legend Rick Nielsen’s signature checkerboard guitar at the entrance,
The casino, 7801 E. State St., is expected to open at 3 p.m. on Aug. 29, pending final approval by the Illinois Gaming Board. The temporary Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act on Bell School Road closed its doors for the last time on Monday morning for the transition to the permanent location.
