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Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit - September Hiring Event
Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit opens on October 23rd, 2026, and they're looking to fill a variety of positions at their September hiring event! Local For You host Aaron Carreno talks with Nadine Mobley about their hiring event and reviews the incredible benefits offered by the Ho-Chunk Nation.
everafterinthewoods.com
This Massive Illinois Flea Market Hides Bargains So Good You’ll Wish You Brought A Bigger Trunk
Weekend treasure hunters have a secret spot in Illinois where a Lucite lighter, a stack of vintage buttons, and a slice of Boston cream pie can all end up in your bag on the same afternoon. This sprawling marketplace has been drawing curious shoppers for generations, and the fun is never knowing what you’ll stumble onto next.
WIFR
Fastcast: Rockford business tax evasion case update, Two charged in DeKalb
mycarrollcountynews.com
Belvidere Collectible Coins Expands Silver Buying and Selling Resources for Rockford, IL Area
Belvidere Collectible Coins has announced an initiative focused on serving collectors and individuals interested in precious metals throughout the Rockford, Illinois, area. The effort places additional attention on silver coins, bullion, and related precious-metal transactions while providing information intended to help customers better understand the factors involved in buying and selling silver.
rockrivercurrent.com
Maze Books sells ownership stake, adding new literary voices to downtown Rockford shop
ROCKFORD — An independent bookstore in the city’s downtown is selling part of its ownership to new business partners, a move they hope will help spur more artistic endeavors and foster the city’s burgeoning literary scene. Maze Books owners Dave and Kim Pedersen are taking on four...
We Are Illinois
Starbucks Closing Perryville Road Location In Rockford This Week
The Starbucks on South Perryville Road in Rockford is closing its doors after this Saturday. It's one of 250 locations shutting down across North America this week, though the company says it's not pulling back from the coffee business.
rockrivercurrent.com
Guanajuato may relocate by building new grocery store on South Main in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A south side grocery store known for its authentic taqueria, on-site bakery and meat market may relocate to land about a mile down the road. Pedro and Maria Silva, the owners of Guanajuato Rockford at 519 Marchesano Drive, are under contract to purchase two parcels of land at the northwest corner of Springfield Avenue and South Main Street. It’s a vacant plot near West Side Tractor Sales.
hoodline.com
Goodyear Unmasked as Mystery Firm Behind DeKalb's 147-Acre Megaproject
The mystery is over: Goodyear is the company behind Project Midwest, the sprawling 147-acre logistics and manufacturing development that has been rising near Peace Road and Fairview Drive in DeKalb. Construction crews were still at work on the site as of Thursday, with the tire company planning a warehouse distribution facility topping 1 million square feet on the property.
WSAV News 3
Rockford Starbucks joins hundreds of locations closing across the nation
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Roscoe Community Market continues to grow as a hub for local makers, growers, and neighbors
There’s something special happening at the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street in Roscoe this Sunday, September 27 2026 11am - 3pm. Its a place where fresh produce, handmade goods, and hometown pride come together twice a month. The Roscoe Community Market has quickly become one of the village’s most welcoming traditions, offering residents a chance to shop local, discover unique finds, and support small businesses that help shape the character of the community.
chicagostarmedia.com
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy’s St. Charles estate hits market for $2.8 million
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy are putting their lavish St. Charles estate on the market, giving fans a rare peek inside the couple’s private suburban retreat as reported in Crain's Chicago Business. The property at 2901 Glenbriar Drive has been listed for $2.799 million, and judging from the photos,...
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Handmade Harvest encourages shopping small in Machesney Park
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DeKalb Council Clears Roadway to Let Nehring Electric Expand North on Peace Road
DeKalb city leaders have signed off on giving up public control of a stretch of Challenger Drive so that Nehring Electric, a manufacturer of electrical transmission and distribution wire, can push its Peace Road building northward. The DeKalb City Council voted unanimously to support the move, clearing the way for continued growth at the company's facility at 1085 N. Peace Road.
The Journal Standard
Highland Community College honors donors with new farm
Highland Community College has dedicated the Switzer Family Research Farm, recognizing estate gifts from Steve and Dorleen Switzer that expanded hands-on learning opportunities for agriculture students. The Sept. 17 dedication celebrated the impact of the Switzers' support and the continued growth of Highland’s agriculture program, according to a community announcement. College leaders, donors, agriculture supporters, community members and members of the Switzer family gathered to mark the occasion. The gifts from the Switzers' estate helped fund improvements at the research farm, including a sub-irrigation system, construction of key facilities and the acquisition of equipment used in student learning. The farm is owned by the Highland Community College Foundation and operated by college students. College officials said the investments have strengthened opportunities for applied learning in agriculture. Students use the facility to study crop production, soil health, water management, agricultural technology and other agricultural practices in a working farm setting. The research farm serves as an extension of Highland's agriculture classrooms, providing opportunities for students to connect coursework with practical field experience. The dedication also highlighted the role of estate and planned giving in supporting the college's long-term goals. Legacy of support According to the announcement, the Switzers' support reflects a