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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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A 44-megawatt substation opens to support Walmart's new Belvidere facility
Rockford Register Star
ComEd boosts power for Walmart distribution center in Belvidere
Walmart and ComEd are set to mark the completion of new electric infrastructure that will supply power to a future Walmart perishable distribution center in Belvidere. Company leaders and local officials will gather Oct. 5 at the project site, according to a community announcement. The event will highlight the energization of a new high-voltage substation built to serve the planned distribution center at 1508 Crosslink Parkway. The 1.2 million-square-foot facility is expected to begin operations in 2027 and will handle fresh and frozen products destined for Walmart stores throughout the Great Lakes region. The project's power needs will be supported by infrastructure investments from ComEd. Company officials say the substation also will increase electrical capacity available for future economic development in Belvidere and Boone County. According to the announcement, northern Illinois secured nine business attraction and expansion projects in 2025 that are expected to bring 2,200 jobs to the state. ComEd said its electric system reliability, access to cleaner energy sources and relatively low power costs help communities compete for new investment. Event to spotlight power infrastructure investment The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. Oct. 5. Participants are expected to include: Gil Quiniones, president and CEO of ComEd Shayne
MyStateline.com
Rockford Brake wins Governor’s Award after reopening former Gunite plant
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A reborn Rockford manufacturing company has received statewide recognition for its efforts to revive a historic local foundry and restore jobs to the region. Rockford Brake was honored with a Governor’s Award for Local Impact during the inaugural Illinois Impact Awards ceremony held Thursday evening...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/2/26: Worker pay gap, persistent inflation, Rockford Brake Manufacturing, Highwood Pumpkin Festival
Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, journalist, economic analyst, author of ‘The Hamrick Brief‘ on Substack, joins John to talk about his takeaways from today’s labor report, the ongoing battle to tame inflation, how the economy might impact the midterm election, and the latest update on his Misery Index. Segment 2: Paul Wright, CEO, Rockford Brake Manufacturing, […]
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Roscoe Community Market Welcomes Shoppers on Sunday Oct 4 2026
The Roscoe Community Market continues to bring together an impressive mix of local vendors from Roscoe and the surrounding Stateline, offering fresh food, handmade goods, home items, art, and unique finds at every event. Held at the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street, the market provides a warm, welcoming...
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This Illinois Butcher Shop Makes Meat Sticks So Fresh The Grocery Store Kind Barely Compares
A quick stop for a snack on a drive through Illinois is not supposed to change how you shop. Then you open a paper bag, bite into a meat stick that snaps and smells like real smoke, and the gas station version suddenly seems a little sad. This small-town butcher...
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Walworth County dairy farmer specializing in raw milk says state is unfairly fining his business
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Rockford Brake Manufacturing receives state honor for local impact
ROCKFORD — A historic manufacturer that was revived after bankruptcy was honored Thursday night with one of the inaugural Illinois Impact awards by the Illinois Economic Development Corporation. Rockford Brake Manufacturing, 302 Peoples Ave., was one of four companies to receive the Governor’s Award for Local Impact, which recognizes...
Rockford Register Star
Get a vacant lot in Rockford through 'Mow to Own'
Rockford residents and nonprofits have an opportunity to gain ownership of vacant city-owned lots through the city's Mow to Own program, which exchanges property upkeep for ownership. The program has helped transfer smaller city-owned lots to adjacent property owners and nonprofits since 2015, according to a community announcement. Rather than purchasing the land outright, participants can earn ownership by maintaining the property through tasks such as mowing, landscaping, leaf removal and sidewalk snow clearing. City officials said 17 properties have been transferred through the program so far, with 42 additional lots currently available. According to the announcement, maintaining vacant lots can reduce municipal maintenance costs while also supporting neighborhood goals. City officials say well-kept properties can contribute to neighborhood safety, support property values, strengthen community pride and create usable spaces for residents. How the program works Participants are responsible for maintaining an eligible lot over time instead of buying the property through a traditional sale process. Required upkeep includes routine mowing, landscaping, leaf cleanup and snow removal from adjacent sidewalks. The program is intended for adjacent property owners and nonprofits interested in expanding and maintaining nearby land. Where to find available lots Residents interested in participating can review available properties
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German food systems supplier expanding Wisconsin facility
German food systems supplier GEA is investing $25 million to expand a Wisconsin production, testing and technology facility. GEA, a processing, production and packaging company whose products include fruit and vegetables, plans to add around 70,000 square feet of office, manufacturing, research and industrial space at its facility in Janesville, Wisconsin, according to a news release. The site includes the Application and Technology Center of Excellence for New Food, which opened in 2025.
rockrivercurrent.com
Starbucks closes Cherry Valley location amid 250 nationwide closures
CHERRY VALLEY — A Starbucks drive-thru that opened in a former Sonic Drive-In restaurant has closed after a little more than a year in business. The location at 2137 S. Perryville Road, which is near Menards across from the CherryVale Mall, closed this weekend amid the national coffee chain’s decision to shut down approximately 250 coffeehouses across the country. That represents a little more than 1% of its 18,000 stores in North America.