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German food systems supplier expanding Wisconsin facility
German food systems supplier GEA is investing $25 million to expand a Wisconsin production, testing and technology facility. GEA, a processing, production and packaging company whose products include fruit and vegetables, plans to add around 70,000 square feet of office, manufacturing, research and industrial space at its facility in Janesville, Wisconsin, according to a news release. The site includes the Application and Technology Center of Excellence for New Food, which opened in 2025.
rockrivercurrent.com
Starbucks closes Cherry Valley location amid 250 nationwide closures
CHERRY VALLEY — A Starbucks drive-thru that opened in a former Sonic Drive-In restaurant has closed after a little more than a year in business. The location at 2137 S. Perryville Road, which is near Menards across from the CherryVale Mall, closed this weekend amid the national coffee chain’s decision to shut down approximately 250 coffeehouses across the country. That represents a little more than 1% of its 18,000 stores in North America.
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Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit - September Hiring Event
Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit opens on October 23rd, 2026, and they're looking to fill a variety of positions at their September hiring event! Local For You host Aaron Carreno talks with Nadine Mobley about their hiring event and reviews the incredible benefits offered by the Ho-Chunk Nation.
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This Massive Illinois Flea Market Hides Bargains So Good You’ll Wish You Brought A Bigger Trunk
Weekend treasure hunters have a secret spot in Illinois where a Lucite lighter, a stack of vintage buttons, and a slice of Boston cream pie can all end up in your bag on the same afternoon. This sprawling marketplace has been drawing curious shoppers for generations, and the fun is never knowing what you’ll stumble onto next.
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Fastcast: Rockford business tax evasion case update, Two charged in DeKalb
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Belvidere Collectible Coins Expands Silver Buying and Selling Resources for Rockford, IL Area
Belvidere Collectible Coins has announced an initiative focused on serving collectors and individuals interested in precious metals throughout the Rockford, Illinois, area. The effort places additional attention on silver coins, bullion, and related precious-metal transactions while providing information intended to help customers better understand the factors involved in buying and selling silver.
rockrivercurrent.com
Maze Books sells ownership stake, adding new literary voices to downtown Rockford shop
ROCKFORD — An independent bookstore in the city’s downtown is selling part of its ownership to new business partners, a move they hope will help spur more artistic endeavors and foster the city’s burgeoning literary scene. Maze Books owners Dave and Kim Pedersen are taking on four...
We Are Illinois
Starbucks Closing Perryville Road Location In Rockford This Week
The Starbucks on South Perryville Road in Rockford is closing its doors after this Saturday. It's one of 250 locations shutting down across North America this week, though the company says it's not pulling back from the coffee business.
rockrivercurrent.com
Guanajuato may relocate by building new grocery store on South Main in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A south side grocery store known for its authentic taqueria, on-site bakery and meat market may relocate to land about a mile down the road. Pedro and Maria Silva, the owners of Guanajuato Rockford at 519 Marchesano Drive, are under contract to purchase two parcels of land at the northwest corner of Springfield Avenue and South Main Street. It’s a vacant plot near West Side Tractor Sales.
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Goodyear Unmasked as Mystery Firm Behind DeKalb's 147-Acre Megaproject
The mystery is over: Goodyear is the company behind Project Midwest, the sprawling 147-acre logistics and manufacturing development that has been rising near Peace Road and Fairview Drive in DeKalb. Construction crews were still at work on the site as of Thursday, with the tire company planning a warehouse distribution facility topping 1 million square feet on the property.
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Rockford Starbucks joins hundreds of locations closing across the nation
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Roscoe Community Market continues to grow as a hub for local makers, growers, and neighbors
There’s something special happening at the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street in Roscoe this Sunday, September 27 2026 11am - 3pm. Its a place where fresh produce, handmade goods, and hometown pride come together twice a month. The Roscoe Community Market has quickly become one of the village’s most welcoming traditions, offering residents a chance to shop local, discover unique finds, and support small businesses that help shape the character of the community.
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Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy’s St. Charles estate hits market for $2.8 million
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy are putting their lavish St. Charles estate on the market, giving fans a rare peek inside the couple’s private suburban retreat as reported in Crain's Chicago Business. The property at 2901 Glenbriar Drive has been listed for $2.799 million, and judging from the photos,...