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Is Pho 815 still open? A notice on the restaurant's door has Rockford customers asking some pretty big questions.
From Chicago-style gyros to rotary sushi, three new eateries are on the way. Here’s what we know so far.
A YouTube video offers a look inside Rockford's abandoned KFC at Auburn and Kilburn, where restaurant equipment and supplies remain.
Portillo's is closing several underperforming restaurants outside Chicagoland. Here's what we know about the Rockford location.
Cinnamon rolls the size of a dinner plate are a real thing in northern Illinois. One of them can feed about three people, which makes sharing less of a kindness and more of a requirement. The same dining room serves thin Swedish pancakes with lingonberries, Swedish meatballs, and cardamom rolls....
Remember when a devastating fire destroyed Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore? After months of rebuilding and a temporary home, this longtime favorite is officially back home!
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.
If you grew up eating Beef-a-Roo in Rockford, you know how much this comeback means. So, does it taste like the original? Locals are weighing in!
There’s a certain kind of magic that only exists inside a well-loved diner, and the Sycamore Parkway Restaurant in Sycamore, Illinois has been quietly bottling that magic for anyone smart enough to walk through its doors. If your idea of a perfect morning involves a steaming cup of coffee,...
From 24-hour diners to gyros until 3 a.m., this guide rounds up where Rockford-area night owls can find food after midnight, including options across the Wisconsin border.
Illinois has some seriously good barbecue tucked away in small towns and Chicago neighborhoods, but most people don't realize it's even there.
Anthony Bourdain called one pan pizza the only deep dish he ever loved. That pie still comes out of a small, homey pizzeria on a quiet suburban street in Illinois. The crust edge gets so dark and caramelized that it looks almost burnt. It isn’t. That crunchy, cheesy rim is the whole point, and the sausage on top is a house blend.
Some of the best bites in Illinois hide in places you would drive right past without a second look. I walked into a small, quiet bakery expecting a quick donut and walked out with a box of buttery Danish treats and a new weekend habit. The kind of flaky layers...
Ready to find the best Mexican food in Illinois without leaving the state?. These 7 restaurants serve bold flavors and satisfying meals that’ll keep you coming back for more!. 1. El Tragón Taquería (Chicago) The name “El Tragón” roughly means “the big eater” in Spanish, and honestly,...
Some of the best food in Illinois hides behind plain storefronts with hand-painted signs and a smoky smell drifting out the door. You walk in expecting a quick errand and walk out with a cooler full of brats, sausage sticks, and summer sausage you did not plan to buy. These...
This local Culver’s may win $100K as one of chain’s top-performing restaurants
