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Leaf River, IL · Food & Drink
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JC’s Burgers opens second location in northwest Rockford
ROCKFORD — A cozy bar and restaurant that has served up made-to-order burgers for 11 years in Davis Junction has opened a second location in Rockford. JC’s Burgers has filled the Scanlon’s space at 2921 City View Drive in northwest Rockford. It’s calling its second location JC’s North.
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8 Illinois Ice Cream Shops Worth One Last Road Trip Before They Close For The Season
Some of the best ice cream I have ever eaten came from a tiny walk-up window I almost drove right past. There was no fancy sign, just a short line of happy people and a menu board full of flavors that made me forget my plans. Across Illinois, little shops...
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Franchesco’s is Celebrating Their 40th Anniversary!
Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — We’re taking you over to Franchesco’s to chat with Benny Salamone and celebrate their 40th anniversary!. From Sicily to Rockford, Franchesco’s was founded in 1986 by Frank Salamone and his family, exactly 20 years after immigrating from Sicily to the U.S.!. In...
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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
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Hell's BBQ Seeks $40K Oswego Grant to Fill Former Danelli's Spot
Hell's BBQ is asking the Village of Oswego for $40,000 to help cover the cost of turning the long-vacant former Danelli's building at 228 E. Washington St. into its new barbecue restaurant. The Oswego Village Board is set to consider the maximum grant award Tuesday night, a request tied to a roughly $100,000 renovation project that includes a new kitchen hood fire protection system, a concrete pad and fencing for a meat smoker, and facade work including exterior painting.
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Along the Rock: Hops on the Rock – 100+ Craft Beers, Local Brewers & Fall Fun in Sterling!
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Janna Groharing, executive director of Sterling Main Street, to talk about the return of Hops on the Rock, Sterling Main Street’s annual craft beer festival and fundraising event. Hops on the Rock is set for Saturday, October 10th...
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5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Naperville, Illinois that Locals Swear By
Naperville, Illinois — a city stitched together by the winding DuPage River, where historic brick facades meet the shimmer of new glass, where families gather beneath the shade of century-old oaks and laughter drifts from bustling patios to quiet, tree-lined streets. Here, the air is perfumed with the scent of blooming lilacs in spring and the promise of something delicious wafting from every corner. Naperville’s heart beats with the footsteps of generations — teachers, engineers, artists, and dreamers — all calling this place home, all adding their own flavor to the city’s living tapestry.
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This No-Frills Illinois Walk-Up Stand Serves Shakes and Burgers That Might Change Your Life
Follow the lunchtime crowd on River Road in Des Plaines and it may lead straight to the walk-up window at Paradise Pup. This tiny, no-frills stand keeps the focus firmly on the food, turning out charcoal-grilled burgers piled with melted cheddar alongside thick shakes made with real fruit. There is...
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This Hidden Gem Restaurant In Illinois Transports You Straight To A Cozy Village In Norway
You’re not in Scandinavia, you’re in Rockford, Illinois, and somehow The Norwegian has made that feel like the better deal. This top-rated brunch spot is doing things with Nordic cuisine and cozy atmosphere that most restaurants in much bigger cities would envy. Let’s just get this out of...
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Locals Swear This Old Illinois Restaurant Has A Ghostly Regular Who Never Leaves
Behind one quiet Illinois dining room stands a bar built in 1889, and it has been pouring out stories ever since. Diners like to joke that the real regular here is someone you never quite see, a patient guest who simply refuses to go home. Whether you believe in that...
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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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Families Have Been Sliding Into Vinyl Booths At This Unassuming Illinois Diner In Marengo Since The 1950s
Four slices of toast showing up beside a hearty breakfast skillet is the kind of detail that makes you stop and smile. Somewhere in northern Illinois, a small downtown cafe has built a loyal crowd by keeping breakfast simple, filling, and easy on the wallet. The setting feels familiar in...