“Stalled bond sales delay Metro Centre; Lawsuit filed” – May 1978, April 1978

Source: Rockford Morning Star 5/17/1978

Source:  Rockford Morning Star 4/11/1978

“Civic Center Bill Gets OK” – 6/15/1977

Source: Rockford Register-Republic 6/15/1977  by Sharen Johnson, and/or Rockfordiana: Municipal Centers – 1, p. 108

“What’s potential for (Metro) center users?” and “Metro Center Model” 1977

Source: Articles – Rockford Register-Republic 3/4/1977

Model – Rockford Morning Star 3.30/1977

“Civic Center funds nearly gone” – 1/28/1977

Source: Rockford Morning Star 1/18/1977

Rockford Metro Centre, 1982 – first anniversary month schedule

Source: Rockford Register Star Jan. 29, 1982

Rockford Metro Centre, 1981 – Stan Buckles

Source: Rockford Register Star Feb. 1, 1981