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Frosty on First returns to downtown La Salle

Frosty on First, La Salle’s official holiday kick-off party, returns this Friday, Nov. 6 for a second year of exciting winter-themed activities, entertainment and shopping along First Street. The festivities will take place across Friday and Saturday, with an selection of family-friendly fun – including a brand new drone show planned for Saturday evening.

Lasalle, IL · 1d
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Safford Veterinary Services’ Pet of the Week

Ralph (aka Rowlf) is a sweet, high-energy Terrier mix puppy, born around mid-April 2026. He’s bursting with love, curiosity, and tail wags, and he approaches every day like it’s a brand-new adventure. He loves exploring his foster’s yard, playing with toys, and soaking up all the attention he can get. This social butterfly adores spending time with people and other dogs!

Yorkville, IL · 1d
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815HORTS Film Festival announces special guest from famed film family

ROCKFORD — An actress and filmmaker who is the daughter of one of the world’s most acclaimed directors is coming to the city for the annual 815HORTS Film Festival. Domenica Cameron-Scorsese will be a special guest on closing night of the three-day festival at City Stage Studios, 821 First Ave. She’ll be joined by Ben Thompson, vice president of shorts programming for the Tribeca Film Festival, for a conversation exploring her films, the origins of Tribeca and her family’s connection to the festival. 815HORTS runs from Thursday, Nov. 12 through Saturday, Nov. 14.

Rockford, IL · 15h
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Illinois Locals Stock Their Freezers at These 10 Old-School Butcher Shops That Beat Supermarket Prices

The first time I walked into a small-town butcher shop in Illinois, I expected a quick stop and walked out with a cooler so full I could barely close the trunk. The meat looked better, the people knew their stuff, and the bundle prices made my usual grocery bill look silly.

Illinois · 1d
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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Award-Winning JC's Burgers Opens Second Spot in Northwest Rockford

A burger joint that spent more than a decade building a following in tiny Davis Junction has planted its flag in Rockford. JC's Burgers has opened its second location at 2921 City View Drive in northwest Rockford, taking over the former Scanlan's space and branding the new spot JC's North.

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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Video Shows What's Left Inside an Abandoned Rockford KFC

Years after Rockford's KFC restaurants closed, a video reveals what's still inside the deteriorating Auburn and Kilburn location.

Rockford, IL · 4d

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This Northern Illinois Drive Has TikTok Falling in Love

A scenic drive through northern Illinois caught the attention of a Colorado woman, and longtime Route 2 travelers understand why.

Illinois · 2d

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The Nostalgic Retro Diner In Illinois That Serves Up Community And Comfort Food Together

There are places you visit, and then there are places that visit you back, settling into your memory like a favorite song you didn’t know you’d missed. Daddio’s Diner in Batavia, Illinois is exactly that kind of place, a retro comfort food haven that wraps you in warmth the second you walk through the door.

Batavia, IL · 6d

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MDSO Presents Masterworks II: Beethoven and the Blues

On Saturday November 7th, the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO) will present their second Masterworks concert of the semester titled “Beethoven and the Blues.”. Under the direction of conductor Matthew Sheppard, MDSO will feature a concert combining both Beethoven and blues music, a stark contrast to the usual classical symphonic performances. But that’s what is so great about MDSO performances.

Decatur, IL · 3d

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Rockford Needs to Open More Chicken and Taco Places

Rockford definitely needs more chicken and taco spots.

Rockford, IL · 5d

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Photos | Burgers, hand-battered tenders and more at JC’s Burgers in Rockford

ROCKFORD — JC’s Burgers has opened its second location, filling the former Scanlan’s space at 2921 City View Drive in northwest Rockford. The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Festivities start at 6 p.m. and include a $2,000 cash giveaway and live music from That 70s Band from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dress in your best 70s outfit.

Rockford, IL · 5d

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Beloit McDonald's Makes Big Mac History With 5,000 Sold in 2 Hours

Find out why a Beloit McDonald's sold more than 5,000 Big Macs in just two hours and what made the incredible sales total possible.

Beloit, WI · 5d

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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.

Carbondale, IL · 8d

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Winter Comfort Food Keeps Regulars Loyal To These 6 Illinois Family Diners

When January wind rips across Illinois, a plate of biscuits and gravy starts to look like a solid life plan. Family diners have always been where people warm up, catch up, and order the same thing they ordered last winter. This list covers six of them, from Rockford down to...

Illinois · 5d

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Rock band Tesla is coming to Hard Rock Casino Rockford in March

Rock band Tesla will bring its catalog of hard rock hits to Hard Rock Live Rockford next spring.

Rockford, IL · 4d