Open in NewsBreak

Afton

See all locations
Customize your news
36°F
publisher avatar

Lifestyle

wmtv15news.com

website

Restaurant in Janesville to close its doors

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A popular restaurant in Janesville has announced it is closing its doors. In a social media post, Rockin Rob’s explained they will be closing their dine-in, take-out and delivery services. “Over the past year and a half, we have met so many people, shared and...

Janesville, WI · 12d
article img

KFIL Radio

website

Customers Spot Concerning Notice at Another Rockford Restaurant

If you've been craving a big bowl of pho from a popular Vietnamese restaurant in Rockford, you might want to check on its status before making the drive. Recently I've noticed a lot of chatter about Pho 815, the Vietnamese restaurant located at 7437 E. State Street in the What's Happening in Rockford, IL Facebook group, and it has nothing to do with the food served there.

Rockford, IL · 3d
article img

967 The Eagle

partner publisher · 14.4K followers
article img

Inside Rockford's Abandoned KFC, Time Seems to Have Stopped

A YouTube video offers a look inside Rockford's abandoned KFC at Auburn and Kilburn, where restaurant equipment and supplies remain.

Rockford, IL · 5d

Q985

partner publisher · 3.8K followers
article img

Big 2027 Shows Announced for Rockford That You May Have Missed

Rockford’s 2027 entertainment calendar now includes Jim Gaffigan, Wynonna Judd, Tesla, Sammy Kershaw and Ron White at Hard Rock Live and the Coronado Theatre.

Rockford, IL · 3d

Q985

partner publisher · 3.8K followers

Haunted Manny Mansion in Rockford Has a Tragic History

A historic mansion attached to Rockford's Burpee Museum has a tragic past. Now, reports of mysterious music, moving doors, and ghostly children have people wondering if its former residents ever left.

Rockford, IL · 11d

GazetteXtra

partner publisher · 7.2K followers

Jolly Jingle application deadline approaching

The City of Janesville has announced the details for this year’s Jolly Jingle holiday lighted parade. Downtown Janesville Inc, Avondale Roofing and the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau are partners with the City in presenting the event. Organizers are looking for community groups and organizations, bands, businesses, non-profits, church groups and other community stakeholders to be a part of the 2026 event. The deadline to apply has been extended to Thursday, Nov. 12. There is no entry fee to be involved. Prospective participants are asked to complete the following steps: Mail, email, or drop off application.Write a brief description of each parade entry. This will be read by the parade announcers stationed at the Marvin W. Roth Community Pavilion and near Hedberg Public Library on Main Street.Provide a copy of a valid driver’s license of the driver and a proof of liability insurance forentries that will require a vehicle.. Entries consisting of horses must have a Coggins certificate.Attend pre-parade meeting via Microsoft Teams aat 5 p.m. Nov. 17. Important Dates: Application Deadline: Nov. 12Pre-Parade Meeting: Nov. 17All Documents Due: Nov. 20 Completed forms may be returned by mail or by visiting the City of Janesville Recreation office: City of

Janesville, WI · 2d

rockrivercurrent.com

website

For longtime Beef-a-Roo employees, the return feels like ‘siblings are back together’

ROSCOE — When Sheilah Scheider started at Beef-a-Roo as a 17-year-old Jefferson High School student, she said the original owners Dave Debruler and Jean Vitale made her feel like part of the family. It’s a feeling that Scheider and other longtime employees say has been rekindled under the new...

Rockford, IL · 3d

GazetteXtra

partner publisher · 7.2K followers

Ember and Iron brings men's clothing back to Janesville's downtown

JANESVILLE — Ember & Iron has a poetic catharsis to it, even if the casual observer doesn’t know the secret behind the new downtown retail store’s name. Claudine Manor named her new independent clothing store a year ago; it simply took her a year to find the new location. Manor had previously operated Savannah and Pearl boutique in Edgerton at the former Lake House Inn supper club, which was destroyed in a fire Oct. 1, 2025. The Lake House fire prompted Manor to reconsider what she wants to do. The two elements left behind by the fire were Ember & Iron. Manor decided to take the two elements, as words, Ember & Iron, as a concept, a statement of renewal — of what she’s doing now. And what Manor’s doing is a pretty bold thing in downtown retail. She’s designed and built out a storefront retail store with half the floor dedicated to new men’s fashion — a retail offering otherwise nearly absent in Janesville’s downtown. Ember & Iron is on the street level at 319 W. Milwaukee St. in a space that once housed the former Monterey Hotel lobby and restaurant. The building’s upper six floors now house apartments.

Janesville, WI · 2d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

partner publisher · 73.7K followers

Local artisans celebrate 12 years of Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular

Dozens of vendors and local artisans gathered in Loves Park on Saturday for the 12th annual Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular at the Mercyhealth Indoor Sports Center.

Loves Park, IL · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

The 7 Most Nostalgic Burger Joints In Wisconsin Serve Up Vibes Straight Out Of Happy Days

Looking for the most nostalgic burger joints in Wisconsin that feel straight out of Happy Days?. These 7 burger joints dish out incredible flavors and feel-good vibes that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear!. 1. Wedl’s Hamburger Stand & Ice Cream Parlor (Jefferson) There are certain places...

Wisconsin · 22h

WBAY Green Bay

website

‘100 years of quality’: Johnston’s Meat Market celebrates 100 years in Monticello

Johnston’s Meat Market, a staple in the Jefferson County community, celebrated 100 years in business Saturday with a special event in Monticello.

Monticello, WI · 13h

FlurrySports

user · 10.0K followers

New Glarus Brewery Is Expanding, But Will It Stay Wisconsin Exclusive?

New Glarus Brewery has a clear answer for anyone wondering whether its major expansion means Spotted Cow and other favorites will finally leave the state. In a post on X today, the employee-owned brewery stated: “We get asked a lot lately: ‘With the expansion opening next year, are you going to distribute outside of Wisconsin?’ The answer is simple. Our mission and identity have always been, and will always be, about brewing world-class beer for our friends right here in Wisconsin. We love our state, we love our community, and we are fiercely proud of our roots. From our brewery to your glass, our promise remains unchanged.”

New Glarus, WI · 3d

isthmus.com

website

Paul Kingsnorth warns of dark times

Writer Paul Kingnorth, at his home in County Galway, Ireland: 'I haven’t been an activist environmentalist for quite a long time.'. One of the great intellectual provocateurs of our time, Paul Kingsnorth, is headed to Madison for a Nov. 9 lecture on the UW-Madison campus. Kingsnorth’s most recent book...

Madison, WI · 3d

Channel3000com News 3 Now

partner publisher · 114.5K followers

Wisconsin Dog Fair brings more than 125 breeds, rescue groups to Madison

Madison, WI · 5h

WFRV Local 5

partner publisher · 23.4K followers

Wisconsin police warn residents of wild animal sighting in urban area

MIDDLETON, Wis. (WFRV) — One Wisconsin city is alerting its residents to the presence of a wild animal after spotting one in an urban area. According to a social media post, Middleton police officers spotted a bobcat near the Greenway parking ramp on the morning of November 4. “The DNR was notified and said that […]

Middleton, WI · 3d

wmtv15news.com

website

Madison’s newest sauna experience heats up on Lake Wingra shoreline

Madison Saunas has opened on the shores of Lake Wingra, offering visitors a chance to use a sauna or take a dip in the lake.

Madison, WI · 2d

wmtv15news.com

website

Mickies Dairy Bar fans await next chapter for game-day staple

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - For Wisconsin football fans, a stop at Mickies Dairy Bar has long been part of the game-day routine. With the diner closed since July, regulars are wondering when they can return and what will stay the same. The Monroe Street diner, across the street from Camp...

Madison, WI · 1d

takingthekids.com

website

Forget The Snooze Button, This Wisconsin Bakery Makes Mornings Worth Celebrating

A former fried chicken building now turns out cinnamon swirl pancakes, pecan rolls, and elephant ears every single morning. That glow-up alone earns a little respect. The kitchen bakes its breads, pies, scones, and Danishes from scratch daily. The full breakfast menu runs all day, at least until the doors...

Middleton, WI · 2d

Decluttering Mom

partner publisher · 104.3K followers

10 Things You Should Never Pour Down Your Kitchen Drain

Your kitchen sink looks like it can swallow anything. Then one slow Sunday it gurgles, backs up, and you are standing there with a plunger and a sinking feeling. Most of what ends up stuck in our pipes went down on purpose, by habit. Here are 10 things to keep out of your kitchen drain, ... Read more

Madison, WI · 1d