FOOD & DRINK
Capri Restaurant says ‘permits approved’ in its move to Loves Park
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford’s longstanding Capri Restaurant, which was damaged in a fire in October 2022, is moving ahead with plans to relocate to Loves Park. The Italian restaurant had been a staple of downtown Rockford since 1964 when a fire broke out on October 27th, 2022. Officials said the employees were preparing […]
Sheila’s Daiquiri Lounge opens in Rockford
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — For this week’s Tam on the Town, Taminique Blackwell is checking out the hottest new spot in Rockford Sheila’s Daiquiri Lounge. They offer 9 delicious flavors and they offer a layback environment. Taminique asks ‘Why daiquiris?’ and Sheila says that they wanted to offer something that Rockford doesn’t have.
Domino’s starts new ‘You Tip, We Tip’ program
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Domino’s Pizza is rolling out a new program to help encourage people to tip delivery drivers more. The program is called ‘You Tip, We Tip’ and it tips customers who tip delivery drivers. Customers who tip drivers $3 or more online, will receive a $3 coupon for an order.
Nicholas Conservatory joins ‘cicada-geddon’ excitement with stuffed insects
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Nicholas Conservatory offers stuffed cicadas for purchase as trillions of the real insects emerge from the ground. The plushes were available in 2023, but the conservatory brought them back because they were a hit. Lyndi Toohill, Nicholas Conservatory Assistant Manager, says people either love them or hate them. Either way, community members are very vocal about their love, or disgust, for cicadas.
Good Day Stateline celebrates 800 episodes!
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We’re celebrating our 800th episode tonight! It has been an amazing journey so far and we’re celebrating by playing a game of ‘Guess the Guest.’. What would you like to see more of on the show? Let us know by sending us...
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