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Restaurant in Janesville to close its doors

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A popular restaurant in Janesville has announced it is closing its doors. In a social media post, Rockin Rob’s explained they will be closing their dine-in, take-out and delivery services. “Over the past year and a half, we have met so many people, shared and...

Janesville, WI · 14d
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This Rockford, Illinois Italian Kitchen Still Serves Square-Cut Thin Pizza Under A Leaning Tower Of Pisa

A Leaning Tower of Pisa stands inside a dining room in northern Illinois. It leans right over the tables while families pass the pizza. I can’t imagine a kid who wouldn’t point at it. The pizza deserves attention too. It comes thin, crisp, and cut into squares, the...

Rockford, IL · 4d
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Local artisans celebrate 12 years of Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular

Dozens of vendors and local artisans gathered in Loves Park on Saturday for the 12th annual Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular at the Mercyhealth Indoor Sports Center.

Loves Park, IL · 3d

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Customers Spot Concerning Notice at Another Rockford Restaurant

If you've been craving a big bowl of pho from a popular Vietnamese restaurant in Rockford, you might want to check on its status before making the drive. Recently I've noticed a lot of chatter about Pho 815, the Vietnamese restaurant located at 7437 E. State Street in the What's Happening in Rockford, IL Facebook group, and it has nothing to do with the food served there.

Rockford, IL · 4d
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Rockford Restaurants Open Late: Where to Eat After Midnight

Late-night cravings? Here’s your guide to Rockford-area spots serving food well after the dinner rush, including a few that never close.

Rockford, IL · 4d

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For Two Decades, Illinois Families Have Picked Apples and Eaten Cider Donuts at This McHenry Farm

Some of the best days in Illinois start with a simple plan to grab a bag of apples and end with sticky fingers, a full trunk, and kids who refuse to leave. That is exactly what happens at one farm market tucked along a quiet country road. From the outside...

Mchenry, IL · 4d

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Remember the Sycamore Restaurant Destroyed by Fire? It's Back!

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!

Sycamore, IL · 1d

967 The Eagle

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Belvidere To Champaign, Illinois Barbecue Rivals Texas And Memphis

Illinois has some seriously good barbecue tucked away in small towns and Chicago neighborhoods, but most people don't realize it's even there.

Belvidere, IL · 5d

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Big 2027 Shows Announced for Rockford That You May Have Missed

Rockford’s 2027 entertainment calendar now includes Jim Gaffigan, Wynonna Judd, Tesla, Sammy Kershaw and Ron White at Hard Rock Live and the Coronado Theatre.

Rockford, IL · 4d

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We Ranked The Best Italian Beef In Illinois And These 7 Spots Made The Cut

A sandwich stand on a busy Chicago street became the filming spot for a hit TV show, and its business reportedly more than doubled. That is the kind of pull an Italian beef sandwich has in Illinois. The idea goes back about a century. Thin-sliced roast beef gets soaked in...

Illinois · 5d

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Escape To This Dreamy Illinois Botanical Garden That Feels Like Your Own Secret Paradise

Illinois has been holding out on you, and honestly, it’s time to have a conversation about that. Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens in Rockford is sitting right there in Sinnissippi Park, looking absolutely gorgeous, and somehow most people drive past it without a second glance. That’s a mistake worth correcting...

Rockford, IL · 2d

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Rockford IceHogs 2000's Night + $3 Beer (11/13/26) & Light-up Rally Towels (11/14/26)

Rockford IceHogs 2000's Night + $3 Beer (11/13/26) & Light-up Rally Towel Giveaway (11/14/26)

Rockford, IL · 4d

967 The Eagle

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Inside Rockford's Abandoned KFC, Time Seems to Have Stopped

A YouTube video offers a look inside Rockford's abandoned KFC at Auburn and Kilburn, where restaurant equipment and supplies remain.

Rockford, IL · 7d

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Over 5,000 Big Macs Sold in 2 Hours at This Wisconsin McDonald's

A Beloit, Wisconsin McDonald's sold more than 5,000 Big Macs in just two hours.

Beloit, WI · 8d

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For longtime Beef-a-Roo employees, the return feels like ‘siblings are back together’

ROSCOE — When Sheilah Scheider started at Beef-a-Roo as a 17-year-old Jefferson High School student, she said the original owners Dave Debruler and Jean Vitale made her feel like part of the family. It’s a feeling that Scheider and other longtime employees say has been rekindled under the new...

Rockford, IL · 5d

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Another Record-Breaking Year for Willow Creek Farm Student Horse Show

Willow Creek Farm, located in Sycamore, Illinois, recently hosted its fifth annual Student Horse Show, celebrating another record-breaking year for the growing lesson program and its riders.Proudly owned and operated by Chayna DeNicolo-Petrocci, and her husband, Lucas Petrocci, alongside their 4 year old son, Rocco. Willow Creek Farm is a...

Sycamore, IL · 4d

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Is This the Beef-a-Roo We Remember? Rockford Weighs In

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!

Rockford, IL · 8d