FOOD & DRINK
Beef-A-Roo’s original co-owner Jean Vitale dies
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Jean Vitale, who was the co-owner and operator of Beef-A-Roo for over 40 years, passed away last week at the age of 81. According to her obituary, Vitale began her career as a registered nurse. Beef-A-Roo was named the “Best Regional Food Chain in Illinois” by Mashed.com in October 2021. The […]
Rockford area brewpub named among best in the US
One of the top brewpubs in the United States is right here in the Rockford area, according to USA Today. Pig Minds Brewing Co., 4080 Steele Drive, Machesney Park, is no. 8 on the newspaper's 10Best Brewpubs Readers' Choice list. "We were excited to be nominated," said Pig Minds co-owner Brian Endl. "It...
Boys and Girls Club of Rockford benefits from Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Boys and Girls Club of Rockford gets a boost thanks to Jersey Mike’s annual nationwide Day of Giving. The Jersey Mike’s stores in Rockford and Machesney Park say they’re donating 100% of Wednesday’s sales, not just profits, to the Boys and Girls Club.
UW Health dermatologist offers skin care tips for teens, pre-teens
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Social media is marketing skin care products to young girls recommending preventive skin care. However, some of these products contain anti-aging ingredients which irritate the skin. UW Health Integrative Dermatologist Dr. Apple Bodemer talks about the impact of social media and how teens and pre-teens can...
Billy Bush becomes ‘Sir Lion’ on The Masked Singer
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Our Wednesday nights are always so much better when watching ‘The Masked Singer’ and last night we got to see Extra host Billy Bush wow the crowd as ‘Sir Lion.’. Billy says that there was no question on if he wanted to...
Boys and Girls Club gets funding from Jersey Mike’s
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Boys and Girls of Rockford is getting a boost in donations during Jersey Mike’s annual nationwide Day of Giving. The Jersey Mike’s in Rockford and Machesney Park say they’re donating 100% of Wednesday’s sales, not just profits, to the Boys and Girls Club.
Feel Empowered at Nourish Your Wild Woman Retreat
In honor of this month's pink full moon, NourishRx and INDIGO have teamed up to present the Nourish Your Wild Woman retreat, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 20, on the Boone Prairie Farm, in northwest suburban Capron, near Rockford. There will be nourishing foods, yoga, meditation, workshops and time for personal reflection.
RPL Foundation wants to raise $25K for library gallery
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Public Library Foundation is trying to raise $25,000 in donations for art and educational exhibits that will be displayed in the first-floor gallery of the new Main Library at 215 N. Wyman Street. During an online Library Giving Day campaign on April 3, donors...
Spring menu inspiration with Chef Cara Di Falco
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We all know the traditional spring and Easter eats and treats but Chef Cara Di Falco is helping us out by introducing us to some fun new additions to our spring menus. Cara encourages everyone to get creative in the kitchen and one way to...
Spring health tips with Dr. Contessa Metcalf
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — With the weather warming up, it’s important to keep ourselves healthy and Dr. Contessa Metcalf is helping us out with some healthy products. She’s showing off products such as Arnicare gel for a pain-free lifestyle, Cognizin for brain health, Tracfone, and more. To...
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