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.

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