ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – The air leaving the former Illinois National Guard Armory makes you hold your breath as you walk near. A humid scent carries decades of history from the 88-year-old structure.
Since 2006, the City of Rockford owned the National Register of Historic Places site. In July, city council members put the Armory on the market.
On Monday, lawmakers unanimously approved the Rockford Area Arts Council’s bid for the nearly 57,000 sq. ft. property. Alderman Mark Bonne (D-14) believes the $1,000 purchase couldn’t be a better deal for the city…