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Machesney Town Center sees full occupancy after mall revitalization
Rockford Register Star
Construction begins as new owners work to reopen Rockford Beef-a-Roo
Construction has begun on a new Beef-A-Roo restaurant at 1680 N. Alpine Road in Rockford, marking the return of a longtime local brand with roots that stretch back generations. The project is moving forward as the restaurant's new owners work toward reopening the location, according to a community announcement. The new owners said the Rockford location is the first restaurant currently moving toward opening, with additional locations planned in the future. Beef-A-Roo has long been associated with Rockford, and the new owners of the North Alpine location said they intend to preserve the brand's local history while preparing for its next phase. According to the announcement, the partners have spent recent weeks reconnecting with former employees and revisiting recipes, ingredients and other details tied to the restaurant's history. The effort, the announcement said, has included conversations with people who helped build the brand over the years. Community invited to follow progress As construction continues, the owners are encouraging residents to track the redevelopment through its social media platforms. The announcement said community members will be able to view updates from the construction site, learn more about the reopening process and share memories connected to Beef-A-Roo. "We really want Rockford to
northernpublicradio.org
Janesville News Gazette editor discusses ballot referendums, new city leadership and area business growth
This week I had a chance to catch up with Neil Johnson of the Janesville News Gazette for a look at recent headlines around southern Wisconsin. In business news, the small Rock County city of Evansville is adding new industrial development. Agriculture industry giant CHS announced this week it is...
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Retirees Are Settling Into This Illinois 55+ Lakeside Community Where Waterside Wildlife And Friendly Neighbors Make It Home
Some retirees want a condo facing a parking lot. Others want geese strolling past the driveway, a stocked lake down the street, and the Fox River running along the edge of the neighborhood. On the north side of Elgin, Illinois, one manufactured home community offers that second option, along with...
Rockford Register Star
Rockford Brake Manufacturing wins state award
Rockford Brake Manufacturing was honored with a Governor’s Award for Local Impact during the inaugural Illinois Impact Awards held Oct. 1 at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago . The awards program, created by the Illinois Economic Development Corporation , recognizes companies, projects and partnerships contributing to investment, innovation and economic growth across the state, according to a community announcement. Four businesses received Governor’s Awards for Local Impact, which recognize companies whose investments, growth and long-term presence are strengthening local communities and regional economies. Rockford Brake Manufacturing was recognized for efforts that helped return jobs and production to Northern Illinois. With support from Illinois' EDGE for Startups tax credit, former employees of Gunite Corporation acquired the company's idled 619,000-square-foot facility in Rockford and reopened the operation as Rockford Brake Manufacturing. The project restored manufacturing operations and created 150 jobs in the region. State leaders highlight economic growth Christy George, president and CEO of Illinois Economic Development Corporation, said the awards were created to recognize the people behind economic development successes across the state. “Illinois is experiencing extraordinary economic momentum, but behind every investment, expansion and new job are people who made it possible,” George said. “We created the Illinois Impact
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Rockford's Lucha Cantina Closes Sunday After 13 Years, 33 Jobs Lost
Lucha Cantina, the Mexican and Southwestern fusion restaurant that has anchored Rockford's Edgebrook Shopping Center for more than a decade, will close for good after regular hours this Sunday, October 4. The closure brings an end to a little more than 13 years in business and leaves 33 employees out of work, with owner Joshua Binning saying he hopes to help them land new jobs.
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A 44-megawatt substation opens to support Walmart's new Belvidere facility
Rockford Register Star
ComEd boosts power for Walmart distribution center in Belvidere
Walmart and ComEd are set to mark the completion of new electric infrastructure that will supply power to a future Walmart perishable distribution center in Belvidere. Company leaders and local officials will gather Oct. 5 at the project site, according to a community announcement. The event will highlight the energization of a new high-voltage substation built to serve the planned distribution center at 1508 Crosslink Parkway. The 1.2 million-square-foot facility is expected to begin operations in 2027 and will handle fresh and frozen products destined for Walmart stores throughout the Great Lakes region. The project's power needs will be supported by infrastructure investments from ComEd. Company officials say the substation also will increase electrical capacity available for future economic development in Belvidere and Boone County. According to the announcement, northern Illinois secured nine business attraction and expansion projects in 2025 that are expected to bring 2,200 jobs to the state. ComEd said its electric system reliability, access to cleaner energy sources and relatively low power costs help communities compete for new investment. Event to spotlight power infrastructure investment The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. Oct. 5. Participants are expected to include: Gil Quiniones, president and CEO of ComEd Shayne
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A former St. Charles accountant saw through the numbers and got the real stories
Many professions give clients one-on-one time with the person providing the service, and those conversations may open the door to the client's personal life. One retired St. Charles tax expert kept those stories going after the sessions ended. James Whittington worked as a commercial real estate executive over the years...
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Rockford Brake wins Governor’s Award after reopening former Gunite plant
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A reborn Rockford manufacturing company has received statewide recognition for its efforts to revive a historic local foundry and restore jobs to the region. Rockford Brake was honored with a Governor’s Award for Local Impact during the inaugural Illinois Impact Awards ceremony held Thursday evening...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/2/26: Worker pay gap, persistent inflation, Rockford Brake Manufacturing, Highwood Pumpkin Festival
Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, journalist, economic analyst, author of ‘The Hamrick Brief‘ on Substack, joins John to talk about his takeaways from today’s labor report, the ongoing battle to tame inflation, how the economy might impact the midterm election, and the latest update on his Misery Index. Segment 2: Paul Wright, CEO, Rockford Brake Manufacturing, […]
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Roscoe Community Market Welcomes Shoppers on Sunday Oct 4 2026
The Roscoe Community Market continues to bring together an impressive mix of local vendors from Roscoe and the surrounding Stateline, offering fresh food, handmade goods, home items, art, and unique finds at every event. Held at the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street, the market provides a warm, welcoming...
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This Illinois Butcher Shop Makes Meat Sticks So Fresh The Grocery Store Kind Barely Compares
A quick stop for a snack on a drive through Illinois is not supposed to change how you shop. Then you open a paper bag, bite into a meat stick that snaps and smells like real smoke, and the gas station version suddenly seems a little sad. This small-town butcher...