FOOD & DRINK
Rockford area brewpub named among best in the US
One of the top brewpubs in the United States is right here in the Rockford area, according to USA Today. Pig Minds Brewing Co., 4080 Steele Drive, Machesney Park, is no. 8 on the newspaper's 10Best Brewpubs Readers' Choice list. "We were excited to be nominated," said Pig Minds co-owner...
Proposed dog ordinance faces backlash from community members
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The dog ordinance proposed by 14th Alderman Mark Bonne returns to the floor of the Rockford City Council sparking debate regarding the welfare of our pets. Bonne’s proposal comes as a response to a deadly attack between dogs in his ward. The proposal would limit the...
Attorney says city treating Rockford nonprofit like a 'high-end east side restaurant'
At the core of a dispute between Miss Carly's and the city of Rockford is the former Ellida Lodge, a building next door to the Rockford charity to used to house a Swedish fraternal organization called the International Order of Vikings. When the Fifth Avenue building came on the market about two years ago, Carly Rice, executive director of the non-profit that bears her name, jumped at what she thought was the solution to Miss Carly's on-going...
Beef-A-Roo’s original co-owner Jean Vitale dies
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Jean Vitale, who was the co-owner and operator of Beef-A-Roo for over 40 years, passed away last week at the age of 81. According to her obituary, Vitale began her career as a registered nurse. Beef-A-Roo was named the “Best Regional Food Chain in Illinois” by Mashed.com in October 2021. The […]
Martha Millan talks new episode of ‘The Cleaning Lady’
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — ‘The Cleaning Lady’ has a very exciting episode airing tomorrow night on FOX and Martha Millan is sharing some details about the episode and her character. Martha also talks about some of the parallels between her character on ‘The Cleaning Lady’ and her...
Rosalynn Daniels’ tips for an easy Easter meal
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Easter is less than a week away and if you haven’t figured out your Easter meal yet, don’t panic because lifestyle expert Rosalynn Daniels is sharing her tips for an easy and delicious Easter dinner. Rosalynn has teamed up with Cracker Barrel because...
Boys and Girls Club gets funding from Jersey Mike’s
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Boys and Girls of Rockford is getting a boost in donations during Jersey Mike’s annual nationwide Day of Giving. The Jersey Mike’s in Rockford and Machesney Park say they’re donating 100% of Wednesday’s sales, not just profits, to the Boys and Girls Club.
Rockford business raises money for police K9 unit, takes pictures of dogs and owners
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Dogs and their owners enjoyed a photo shoot with the Easter Bunny all while raising money for Rockford Police’s K9 unit on March 23rd. Dog owners and their furry friends flocked to Bark on Mulford to get their pictures taken at the pet store’s second annual Easter Bunny photo shoot. Bark on Mulford’s owner Kaye Busse-Kleber said the idea began with a Christmas shoot complete with a Grinch.
Kathy Buccio shares importance of pet health
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We had a great time celebrating National Puppy Day and lifestyle expert Kathy Buccio chatted with us to share some of her best tips for pet health. For more information about these tips and more, head to Petco.com.
RPL Foundation wants to raise $25K for library gallery
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Public Library Foundation is trying to raise $25,000 in donations for art and educational exhibits that will be displayed in the first-floor gallery of the new Main Library at 215 N. Wyman Street. During an online Library Giving Day campaign on April 3, donors...
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