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Former CherryVale Mall Staple Files for Bankruptcy

A former CherryVale Mall retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with some remaining Illinois stores potentially affected.

Rockford, IL · 1d

We Are Illinois

Rockford’s East State Street Is Getting 3 New Restaurants

From Chicago-style gyros to rotary sushi, three new eateries are on the way. Here’s what we know so far.

northernpublicradio.org

Juvenile bobcat struck by car in Ogle County is expected to make a full recovery

Last week, an Oregon homeowner discovered a barely 17-pound, semi-conscious female bobcat laying in her front yard. The juvenile bobcat, estimated to have been born earlier this spring or late last year, was struck by car crossing nearby Route 64. The homeowner contacted a local wildlife trapper, who brought the...

Ogle County, IL · 2d

We Are Rockford

Portillo's Announces Closures, But What About Rockford?

Portillo's is closing several underperforming restaurants outside Chicagoland. Here's what we know about the Rockford location.

We Are Rockford

3+ Inches of Snow in Parts of N. Illinois on Friday the 13th

Some parts of northeastern Illinois could see accumulating snow Friday, but Rockford's forecast looks much different. Here's what to expect this weekend.

Rockford, IL · 6h

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Panduit Cuts DeKalb Layoffs to 162 Workers as Warehouse Shifts to Indiana

Panduit plans to lay off 162 employees at its DeKalb warehouse starting in December, trimming an earlier estimate of 178 job cuts as the wiring device manufacturer shifts its warehouse operations out of Illinois and into Indiana. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice issued in October, Panduit...

Dekalb, IL · 21h

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This Illinois Liquidation Warehouse Is Packed With Bargains, And The Stock Keeps Changing

A brand-new Frigidaire dishwasher, a cart full of clothes, and a kid’s bike can all come home from the same warehouse trip. That wild mix is pretty normal at one no-frills discount shop in northern Illinois. The shelves here run from bed linens and air fryers to generators and...

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Rockford Drivers Beware of Auburn Road Tire Trouble

Navigating Auburn Road in Rockford has become a real-life obstacle course. Now, reports of blown tires are giving local drivers another reason to use caution.

Rockford, IL · 9h

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Rockford event offers free I-PASS stickers

Rockford residents can pick up a free I-PASS sticker tag and learn about a program aimed at making toll-road travel more affordable at an I-PASS on Demand event Nov. 12. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon at Rockford City Hall, 425 E. State St., according to a community announcement. The Illinois Tollway's expanded I-PASS Assist program is intended to make it easier for low-income households to get and maintain an I-PASS account, according to the announcement. Eligible households can open an account with as little as $4. People who attend the event can receive a free I-PASS sticker tag and learn more about I-PASS Assist and its benefits. The event is open to everyone. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Rockford event offers free I-PASS stickers

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NIU Head Coach Matt Majkrzak Just Set The Tone For The Their Season By Coaching The Home Opener In A Full Mike Ditka Costume

You know what? Hell yes. This has me ready to declare NIU as Horizon champs. I don't care about anyone else in that conference now or what Gottlieb is doing. You have a guy showing up in full Ditka costume to coach the home opener and that's how you set the tone. That's how you get NIU to 2-2 with a win over Dayton. I mean he nailed it. The Huskies across the chest is a nice touch, the mustache, kinda perfect.

Dekalb, IL · 21h

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Severe Storms With Damaging Winds Near Davenport Push Toward Chicago, Joliet and Rockford Around Noon as Strongest Cells Hug the I-80 Corridor

CHICAGO — Showers and thunderstorms moving toward northern Illinois Wednesday morning are tracking farther north than expected. Some storms on the southern end of the system have already turned severe, with damaging winds reported near the Quad Cities. The rain is expected to reach Chicagoland around noon, and the strongest storms should stay near and south of the Interstate 80 corridor.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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8 Remote Illinois Steakhouses That Outshine Any Big-City Chain

A steakhouse in Illinois has been serving steaks since 1937, and it still plays piano music at the bar. That alone made me grin. The more I read, the better it got. One spot lets you pick your own steak and grill it yourself over charcoal. Another sits in a...

Oregon, IL · 5d

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Byron and IC Catholic could be headed for another epic playoff battle

It has felt like the football teams at Byron and IC Catholic have been on a collision course all season. Well, that collision will happen this Saturday afternoon in Byron in the IHSA Class 3A playoff quarterfinals. These are the top two ranked teams in the state in 3A.

Byron, IL · 1d

We Are Rockford

Rockford Store Left Baffled After Man Buys 50 Atari Games

Why would someone buy every copy of a nearly 50-year-old Atari game? A Rockford shopper did exactly that at Disc Replay.

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Rockford, Illinois that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Rockford, Illinois — a city where the Rock River carves a silver ribbon through neighborhoods stitched with memory and hope, where red-brick factories stand shoulder to shoulder with art deco theaters, and the air is alive with the laughter of families, the hum of old engines, and the scent of something soulful simmering on the stove. Here, the city’s heart beats in a patchwork of cultures — Swedish, Italian, Mexican, Black, and new arrivals from every corner — all gathering at tables that feel like home.

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Oregon military veteran uses art to cope with the effects of combat exposure

An Oregon, Illinois military veteran and welder is sharing how art is helping him recover from the impact of combat. David Waters is a combat infantry veteran of Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan. He also served in New Orleans for Hurricane Katrina. Those experiences have caused what he calls “moral” injuries.

Oregon, IL · 1d

Rockford Register Star

Rockford family aims to feed 500 families this Thanksgiving

A Rockford family-led Thanksgiving meal drive is aiming to provide meals to 500 local families after starting with 75 meals last year. Stout Family Gives is partnering with Fozzy’s Bar & Grill for the Thanksgiving Meal Drive, according to a community announcement. The effort is asking community members to help expand the program after its inaugural drive in 2025. The first drive provided 75 meals to 13 local families. Additional meals went to staff at Swedes. Members of the Stout family sponsored most of the meals, while Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, Rockford United General Baptist Ministries and community members also supported the effort. Organizers plan to expand the experience beyond Thanksgiving dinner this year. The effort is expected to include desserts, drinks, family activities, encouragement and resources, with the goal of creating an experience centered on dignity, gratitude and connection. Sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses and community members who want to join in the effort. For sponsorship, volunteer or media inquiries, contact Stout Family Gives at stoutfamilygives@gmail.com or (608) 313-4388. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and

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‘Bad to the Bone’ legend George Thorogood to bring blues rock to Rockford

"Bad to the Bone" singer George Thorogood is bringing his legendary blues rock sound to Rockford's Hard Rock Live in March 2027.