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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

kewaneevoice.com

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Great Dane crew helps remove Kewanee murals, temporarily

Two of Kewanee’s downtown murals are disappearing. But don’t worry. Their absence will only be temporary. The murals on the building at Third and Main streets that houses Coco’s coffee shop were taken down on Monday. One of them features the Black Knights Drum and Bugle Corps that once called Kewanee home, and the other honors legendary motorcycle racer and Kewanee native Roger Reiman.

Kewanee, IL · 3d

We Are Rockford

Rockford Needs to Open More Chicken and Taco Places

Rockford definitely needs more chicken and taco spots.

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Big 2027 Shows Announced for Rockford That You May Have Missed

Rockford’s 2027 entertainment calendar now includes Jim Gaffigan, Wynonna Judd, Tesla, Sammy Kershaw and Ron White at Hard Rock Live and the Coronado Theatre.

Rockford, IL · 14h

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This Giant Rockford Landmark Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight

A TikTok video has Rockford residents discovering a giant basketball hoop hiding near the Sports Factory in downtown Rockford.

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We Are Illinois

An 80-Year Rockford Tradition Returns Along With These Weekend Events

A beloved Rockford Veterans Dinner returns alongside hockey, live entertainment, shopping events and plenty of weekend activities across Illinois and Wisconsin.

Rockford, IL · 1d

Local 4 WHBF

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Culture Bright Winter Series brings holiday fun to QCA

The 2026 Culture Bright Winter Series, which runs from Nov. 20 to Dec. 20, promises a garden-wide silent disco, a Redstone Room turned pink and a new train ride at venues around the Quad Cities. Click here for event details, ticket links and reservation information. Admission and reservation requirements vary by event and separate tickets […]

Rock Island, IL · 2d

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“Mr. Thanksgiving” returns for 56th-annual holiday meal at Mercado

For the third straight year, the 56th-annual free Thanksgiving dinner will be held at Mercado on Fifth, 423 12th St., Moline., Thursday, Nov. 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Emily Allen, president of the Friends of Mr. Thanksgiving group, which runs the event, spoke about the holiday tradition at a press conference Thursday morning, Nov. 5 at Mercado, with “Mr. Thanksgiving,” Bob Vogelbaugh of Moline.

Moline, IL · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

This 1950 Wooden Kiddie Coaster Was Saved At Auction And Still Thrills Kids At Six Flags In Gurnee, Illinois

A wooden kiddie coaster that once sold at auction is still rattling along in northern Illinois. It first carried riders in 1950, back when grandparents were the ones gripping the lap bar. The little ride nearly vanished when its original park closed in 2009. Instead, a much bigger park scooped...

Gurnee, IL · 6d

mchenrycountyblog.com

Village Of Lakewood, IL · 1d

Lakewood’s RedTail Golf Club Financials Finally Up-to-date, But Confusing

The October 13th Lakewood Village Board packet includes information on RedTail’s finances from the beginning of the fiscal year (May) through September. Compared with the prior fiscal year, the number of rounds played was up 24%. But revenue was down 8.2% and net Income was down 31% to $82,140.

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Kane County Veterans Day Events 2026

Communities throughout Kane County are planning Veterans Day ceremonies, tributes and special events to honor the men and women who have served our country. Here are some opportunities to participate and show appreciation. Note: Kane County Government Buildings will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Waubonsee Community College Veterans...

Kane County, IL · 2d

rockrivercurrent.com

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.

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GazetteXtra

Independent horror film uses Uptown Janesville mall for filming location

JANESVILLE — The Uptown Janesville mall has been haunted by an increase in kids who are involved in youth hockey and other sports at the adjacent Woodman’s Center, but that’s not very spooky. At least, not as spooky as what’s been going on in the background. Local residents have been talking for weeks about a Wisconsin shopping mall that serves as the filming location for a new, as-yet-unreleased horror film, ”The Space Between.” They say stills and snippets from the film shown in internet teases make it clear: From the concourse’s walkways, to the mall’s center court, it’s clear that the movie was filmed at the Uptown Janesville mall. The talk is true. Julie Cubbage, Uptown Janesville’s onsite manager for owner Rockstep Capital, confirms that Candorem, a regional production crew out of Madison, filmed for several days at the mall, including a stint in September. The film crew shot scenes at the mall exclusively at night. That is because the film itself, “The Space Between,” is a psychological thriller focused on a single night shift for a security guard at a once-bustling shopping mall. She said the crews used the mall’s public spaces and some of the office spaces in

Janesville, WI · 7d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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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.

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967 The Eagle

The Halftime Show Performers Rockford Wants to See

Rockford shared who they want to see perform at the halftime show.

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WIFR

Clinton accordion player reflects on performing at World Series

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

genevashorereport.com

Front Page, October 28, 2026

In 1965, the song titled ‘Eight Days a Week‘ went to number one on the charts and around the world. It was one of the Beatles’ most successful songs, part of that because of its physical illogic. A week had to have eight days instead of seven to hold and display the emotion being felt and applied. The lyrics are appropriate here, as there are only eight days left until the elections are voted in, tallied, and then announced.

Walworth County, WI · 3d

rockrivercurrent.com

Rockford Choral Union to present 80th annual ‘Messiah’ performance

ROCKFORD — The Rockford Choral Union will present its 80th annual performances of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” later this month. Since 1945, with the exception of the year the coronavirus pandemic took hold, the Rockford Choral Union has presented Handel’s “Messiah” to the Rockford area community. The tradition was started by a group of singers from various Lutheran churches to provide a warm Christmas welcome to those returning from World War II.