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Dutch Bros Coffee may soon be coming to Chicago suburb
OSWEGO - A new Dutch Bros drive-thru could be brewing up business in Oswego if plans are approved. The Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a request to annex and rezone land that could make way for a Dutch Bros drive- thru location. Quattro Development LLC is seeking approval...
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An NIU associate professor is slated to perform at this year's annual International Jazz Day
Jazz great Herbie Hancock is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) jazz ambassador. Last month Hancock announced the line up for the 15th annual International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert. A Northern Illinois University associate professor is on the list. Bobby Broom is an educator, composer and...
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Keith Country Day School freshmen will perform at Carnegie Hall
Two Keith Country Day School freshmen are preparing to take the stage at one of the most prestigious performance venues in the world.
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Dutch Bros Is Finally Expanding Near Chicago: A Look Inside The Proposed Location For The Suburb’s New Viral Coffee Shop
If you’re still upset that the nearest Dutch Bros is over two and a half hours away, we have some exciting news: the popular drive-thru beverage chain may soon be coming to a southwest suburb, and the best part? It’s less than an hour away! According to a report from the Chicago Tribune , a drive-thru Dutch Bros Coffee is proposed for development in Oswego, Illinois, marking potential expansion into the area. The site plan, part of a proposed rezoning, features a 989-square-foot building with a walk-up window and capacity for significant drive-thru traffic. Dutch Bros Coffee may soon be opening a location near Chicago The Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission will review the request to annex and rezone property near Route 34 and Ogden Falls Boulevard for this project, which would include a Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop. Dutch Bros started in 1992 as a pushcart run by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma in downtown Grants Pass, Oregon, and has since become a viral sensation. They offer a variety of espresso-based drinks, coffee classics such as its oat milk latte, protein-packed coffees, shakes, smoothies, lattes,s and Rebel Energy drinks, among other high-energy options. The chain began franchising in 200
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Walworth County, WI – Free Original Piano Music Series Begins Feb. 14 Through September in Delavan
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Delavan, Wisconsin – A series of free live piano performances featuring original instrumental and modern classical music will begin Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Delavan Lake Store Lounge. The performance series, titled Original Instrumental/Modern Classical Piano Music, will feature solo pianist and composer Music By Jacob, who will perform original compositions on an upright piano […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.
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Olivo Taco celebrates ribbon-cutting on new restaurant in downtown Belvidere
BELVIDERE — The brothers behind Olivo Taco celebrated the grand opening Tuesday of their new home in downtown, a move they say signifies their commitment to serving the city long-term. Said and Mahmud Zatar cut the ribbon on their new restaurant at 132 N. State St. in a ceremony...
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Along the Rock: S3 Ep19-Bringing Life Back to the Stage at Sauk Valley Community College!
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sat down with Falan Schwarz, Rowan Geske, and Sam Mauch to discuss the revival of the theater program at Sauk Valley Community College and the growing excitement it has sparked among students and the broader community. The conversation centered on...
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The Potato Pancakes At This Iconic Supper Club In Wisconsin Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Tucked away on a winding country road outside Delavan, Wisconsin sits a supper club with an unassuming green awning that simply reads “Duck Inn.”. Behind that modest exterior lies a temple to Wisconsin culinary traditions where potato pancakes achieve a level of crispy, golden perfection that borders on the spiritual.
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The $11.95 Breakfast At This Cozy Cafe In Wisconsin Is Better Than Any Chain Restaurant
There’s something magical about finding a breakfast spot that makes you question why you ever settled for those sad, mass-produced pancakes at chain restaurants. Simple Café in Lake Geneva isn’t playing around with its name – it’s straightforward about what matters: exceptional food served in a space that feels like a warm hug on a chilly Wisconsin morning.
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Sterling High School’s Tim Schlegel Named Winner of NFHS Citation Award
Thirteen leaders in high school activity programs across the country have been selected to receive NFHS Citations, including long-time Sterling High School theatre educator Tim Schlegel. “Being recognized at both the state and national level is truly an honor,” said Schlegel. “However, the strength of the Sterling Theatre program comes...
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Olive Garden to add new Sycamore location
– The Italian chain restaurant Olive Garden unveiled their plans to open a Sycamore location. According to city documents shared by the Sycamore Clerk and Recorders Office, the company aims to make Sycamore their next location target. The restaurant was proposed to be built on the southeast corner of Route 23 and Gateway Drive, across from the Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital.
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Rockford students to perform at Carnegie Hall
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Two Rockford students have been invited to perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall this weekend. Morgan Gates and Lilli Klinger, students at Keith Country Day School, auditioned for the Honors Performance Series over the summer and were selected to perform. “We are incredibly proud of Morgan and Lilli for earning […]
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New chef-owned Rockford restaurant The Raven is rooted in emotion, memory
ROCKFORD — For chef Scott Carlson, the dishes created at The Raven are seeped in nostalgia with tastes tied to his experiences from years gone by. That could range from his fond memories of ending late-night shifts with a plate of chicken and waffles with friends. Or it could be his take on wild boar Bolognese tied to his recollections of visiting Texas as the state grappled with hunting down destructive feral boars.
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A look back at the 25th anniversary of the movie 'Groundhog Day'
The Rockford Register Star first published this story in 2018, the 25th anniversary of the movie "Groundhog Day." Since that time, the Nimtz Quarry has closed , but the movie retains its popularity among fans of one of America's more unusual holidays. In the theme of the movie, we hope you enjoy rereading this story again. And again. And again ... LOVES PARK, IL — "Groundhog Day" stars Bill Murray as a Pennsylvania weatherman who is forced to relive the same day over and over again. Residents who witnessed the local production of the now-classic 1993 comedy — filming took place over a couple of weeks in the early spring of 1992 at Nimtz Quarry on Nimtz Road — had a different experience than Murray's character. "Every day, it was something different," said Larry Butt, who worked as an electrician for almost 40 years for William Charles Construction Co., which mined at Nimtz quarry from the 1940s until 2011. More: Woodstock Groundhog Days returns Jan. 30–Feb. 2, 2026 "Groundhog Day" celebrates the 25th anniversary of its release this month. The titular backdrop of the film is the observance held each Feb. 2 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. If Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog
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Winter people anticipating 11th annual Rockton Yeti Fest
Rockton’s 2026 Yeti Fest is running from Wednesday, Feb. 4 until Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. The original idea for this unique event, now in its 11th year, came from Rockton’s former Planning and Development Administrator Tricia Diduch. Diduch describes the event as “a festival where the abominable snow...