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Rockford Register Star

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Edgebrook indoor farmers market returns for season

Edgebrook Shopping Center’s Indoor Farmers Market returns Nov. 4 for its fifth year, bringing 13 area vendors together for shoppers looking for local foods during cooler weather. The market will run Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Dec. 9, with no market Nov. 25, according to a community announcement. Admission is free, and complimentary coffee will be available to shoppers. The market will be held in the storefront immediately to the left of Akerman Shoes at Edgebrook Shopping Center, near the intersection of North Alpine and Highcrest roads. Shoppers can find baked goods, honey, preserves and other locally produced foods. “There’s something special about knowing the people who grow or make your food,” said Sandy Dingus, Edgebrook’s marketing and events coordinator. “The indoor market gives shoppers a chance to keep those connections going and support local vendors beyond the outdoor market season.” Which vendors will be at the Edgebrook Indoor Farmers Market The participating vendors are: Iconic Fungi Raines Honey Farm Broadview Farm & Gardens Polish Deluxe Bakery The Nutty Nurse Schoeneweiss Organic Chicken Farm Heartful Purpose Tea Co. Grammy’s Homemade Jams, Pickles, Salsas & More I Rescued Patisserie & Bakery The Wright Way Farm Peasant Revolt Farm

Rockford, IL · 6d

theasphaltpro.com

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How to Get Density on a 7-inch Lift

Curran Contracting shows how to achieve compaction on a thick lift base course for distribution center project. A cool and misty day in DeKalb, Illinois, made the perfect conditions for one day of a warehouse paving project. While asphalt professionals don’t usually like to pave in the rain, the light sprinkles here and there served us perfectly on this one because the moisture helped set and tighten the soil-cement base (or cement-treated base (CBT)) we were paving on.

Dekalb, IL · 8d
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BAR II Op-Co, LLC to Restore Beef-A-Roo

BAR II Op-Co, LLC, under the executive leadership of Sean Astolfo and Jeremy Wise, is advancing a comprehensive initiative to restore Beef-A-Roo restaurant operations, preserve the brand’s longstanding community connections, and create new opportunities for employees, restaurant operators, and investment partners. For generations of customers and employees, Beef-A-Roo has...

Rockford, IL · 5d

The Voice

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Kane County seeks applicants for Ethics Commission

Kane County is seeking a qualified volunteer to fill a vacancy on its five-member Ethics Commission, which reviews complaints alleging violations of the Kane County Ethics Ordinance by County Board members, the County Board Chair and County employees. The commission investigates complaints, conducts hearings, and makes findings and recommendations regarding...

Kane County, IL · 5d

spectrumnews1.com

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Now Hiring: Kikkoman growth brings more job opportunities to southern Wisconsin

JEFFERSON, Wis. — Kikkoman is planning a $560 million investment in Jefferson as the company continues to grow its soy sauce production footprint in southern Wisconsin. The company has operated in Walworth County for more than 50 years. Brandon De Leon, Kikkoman’s production manager of bottling and drying, said...

Jefferson, WI · 7d

97ZOK

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Spirit Halloween's Christmas Stores Are Back in Illinois

Spirit Christmas is bringing four holiday stores to Illinois in 2026, but Rockford isn't on the list. Here's where to find them.

Illinois · 4d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Inside This Tiny Illinois Candy Shop In Wheaton, Toffee Still Gets Stirred In Copper Kettles

A former high school band director traded his baton for chocolate in 1987. His family started calling him their real-life Willy Wonka, and honestly, the nickname fits. The toffee at his shop still gets stirred in copper kettles. That’s old-school candy making, the slow and patient kind most places gave up long ago.

Wheaton, IL · 6d

takingthekids.com

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This Illinois Orchard Bakery In An 1880s Barn Serves Warm Cider Donuts And Apple Pie

The donuts here come out warm, and the barn selling them dates back to the 1880s. That pairing alone had me hooked. A fresh cider donut and a building older than the light bulb’s big debut feels like a very good deal. The farm sits in northern Illinois corn...

Illinois · 19d

mfgnewsweb.com

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Caldwell Adds Coil Lifter to SmartSpec Program

The motorized telescoping coil grab is one of Caldwell's most popular products. While it is stocked in capacities up to 33 tons, it is also one of the company's most customized lifters. Higher capacities, rotation options, load scales, indicator lights, padding, toe rollers, and other options are available. SmartSpec is...

Rockford, IL · 8d

wheninyourstate.com

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Discount grocery chain shuts down as financial troubles mount

Bargain hunters in southeastern Wisconsin have lost a familiar place to shop after Best Bargains closed its stores. The Wisconsin discount grocery and wholesale-food retailer operated three locations in Burlington, Elkhorn and New Munster. The shutdown followed serious financial troubles that pushed the company into receivership. The stores closed after...

Elkhorn, WI · 19d

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Rockford home suffers $60,000 in damage after Tuesday morning fire

A fire at a home in Rockford late Tuesday morning caused approximately $60,000 in damages, officials reported.

Rockford, IL · 12d

hoodline.com

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Stepping Stones Opens Rockford HQ Nearly Twice the Size of Old Site

Stepping Stones of Rockford cut the ribbon Thursday on a new corporate headquarters at 4930 E. State St., moving its administrative offices, arts programming and client services into a renovated building nearly double the size of the space it occupied for 35 years. The nonprofit, which provides mental health treatment and housing, relocated its corporate office to the new facility effective Sept. 8, closing the book on more than three decades at 706 N. Main St.

Rockford, IL · 9d

northwestquarterly.com

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C&H Design Center: Celebrating 25 Years of Inspired Design

For 25 years, C&H Design Center, 6506 Logan Ave., in Belvidere, has helped homeowners turn their ideas into reality with functional, practical products and trusted brands that add a creative touch and make a house feel like home. With seemingly endless options available to homeowners today, C&H Design Center is...

Belvidere, IL · 9d

northwestquarterly.com

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Loretta Roberts: Giving it Her Best Shot

Loretta Roberts knew early on that she wanted to run a business. As a child, she imagined herself running a restaurant or managing her family’s engineering company. Her grandfather owned Arrow Engineering, in Rockford, which her father and uncle later purchased. Roberts remembers walking through the company’s offices at age 6, telling employees she would be their boss someday.

Rockford, IL · 9d

mchenrycountyblog.com

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Six McHenry County Acres Purchased by American Indian Center in the Woodstock Area

American Indian Center acquires McHenry County property to reconnect Chicago’s Native community with the land. CHICAGO, IL –The American Indian Center of Chicago (AIC) has acquired 6 acres in McHenry County, creating a dedicated place where Chicago’s Native community can gather, practice land-based traditions, and host cultural and educational programming. Acquired in August, the property is protected by a conservation easement held by Openlands, ensuring its natural character will be conserved while AIC owns and stewards the land for its community. Located within the boundaries of the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, the property includes prairie, oak savanna, and frontage along Nippersink Creek.

Mchenry County, IL · 10d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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BBB urges consumers to check credit reports as clocks fall back Sunday

As clocks fall back this weekend, the Better Business Bureau is encouraging consumers to review their credit reports and check home safety alarms to protect their financial and physical security.

Rockford, IL · 9d

northwestquarterly.com

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Expert Insights: Macktown Construction Group: The Big Question: Do We Remodel or Move?

It usually starts on an ordinary evening with a familiar frustration. The kitchen feels crowded, the kids are outgrowing their bedrooms and no matter how many times you reorganize a closet nothing quite works. Finally, someone says it. “Maybe we should just move.”. It’s a fair suggestion. But for many...

Rockford, IL · 9d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Edgebrook Shopping Center’s indoor farmers market returns for fifth season next week

Edgebrook Shopping Center's Indoor Farmers Market is scheduled to return for its fifth season on November 4, providing shoppers with access to local vendors and goods during the winter months.

Rockford, IL · 10d

northernpublicradio.org

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U.S. Energy Secretary visits Byron in multi-state tour to announce $5B in nuclear investments

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $5 billion to finance upgrades and modernization efforts at Constellation Energy nuclear facilities. Constellation says these funds will be allocated to all six of Illinois' nuclear power plants located in Braidwood, Byron, Clinton, Dresden, LaSalle,...

Byron, IL · 11d