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Starbird Takes Its First Steps Into New Territory, Far From Where It Started
Starbird has opened its first Midwest location in St. Charles, Illinois, marking a new step for the California chicken chain as it expands into the Chicago area. For diners and local families, the opening also brings a weeklong school fundraiser tied to qualifying sales.
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Local couple to bring new infrared yoga and movement studio to Rockford
ROCKFORD — A local couple is bringing a new infrared-heated yoga and movement studio to the southwest corner of East State Street and Perryville Road. Riley Pritchett and Katie Thompson are preparing to open Primal, 6935 E. State St., which will offer heated yoga, Pilates and sculpt classes, as well as lower-intensity practices at room temperatures.
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Newsman by day, comic by night. Kevin Haas to perform standup comedy in Rockford tonight
Kevin Haas is the managing editor for the Rock River Current, known for his Johnny-on-the-Spot business reporting and witty headlines. But did you know Haas is also a veteran standup comedian of 15 years?. Tonight, you can see Haas perform as the opening act at Rockford’s Music Box for headlining...
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Rockford Coffee Crawl returns with new caffeinated quests
ROCKFORD — Independent cafes across the region will join forces this weekend to showcase the local coffee scene and brew up new ways for customers to experience their specialties. The Rockford Coffee Crawl features 15 brands at 22 locations this Friday through Sunday. They span from the city of...
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5 Best Restaurants in Rockford, Illinois You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them
Rockford, Illinois — a city where the Rock River carves a silver ribbon through neighborhoods stitched with memory and hope, where red-brick factories stand shoulder to shoulder with art deco theaters, and the air is alive with the laughter of families, the hum of old engines, and the scent of something soulful simmering on the stove. Here, the city’s heart beats in a patchwork of cultures — Swedish, Italian, Mexican, Black, and new arrivals from every corner — all gathering at tables that feel like home. It’s a place where Friday night lights glow over high school fields, where murals bloom on downtown walls, and where the food scene is as honest and unpretentious as the people who call this city home.
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This Charming Small-Town Illinois Diner Serves Homemade Pies So Good They Belong In A Movie
Some restaurants feed your stomach, but the Sycamore Parkway Restaurant in Sycamore, Illinois feeds something deeper, something that reminds you why small-town diners are one of America’s greatest inventions. If you’ve ever driven past a little diner and thought, “I should stop there someday,” this is your sign that...
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Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen announces he is cancer-free at Illinois charity event
The announcement comes about a month after fans expressed concern about Nielsen's health when he briefly left the stage during a Cheap Trick performance in Aurora before returning to finish the show seated.
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Starbird makes its debut in the Midwest
Starbird has added more new markets to its footprint, opening its first Chicago-area restaurant in St. Charles, Illinois, on Oct. 19. This marks the fast-casual chicken chain’s debut in the Midwest and comes on the heels of a new franchise agreement to develop 15 locations across Washington state. The...