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We Are Rockford

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What's Really Going On at This Rockford Restaurant?

Is Pho 815 still open? A notice on the restaurant's door has Rockford customers asking some pretty big questions.

Rockford, IL · 9d

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The Seafood At This Hidden Gem Restaurant In Illinois Is Absolutely Out-Of-This-World

There are moments in life that divide everything into “before” and “after,” and eating at the Fish House in Peoria, Illinois is one of them. This hidden gem has been quietly serving some of the most extraordinary seafood in the entire Midwest, and it’s about time the rest of the world found out about it.

Peoria, IL · 5d

We Are Illinois

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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.

Rockford, IL · 4d

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Most People Drive Right Past These 7 Illinois Hot Dog Stands That Never Changed A Thing

One stand on this list piles the fries right on top of the hot dog and still won’t hand you ketchup. Another claims credit for putting a batter-dipped hot dog on a stick along old Route 66. I love that kind of stubbornness. Illinois has plenty of flashy food...

Illinois · 2d

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This Family-Owned Illinois Butcher Shop Sells Dry-Aged Steaks And Farm-Raised Meats Worth The Drive

The farmer who raised your steak might be the one ringing it up. That happens regularly at a small farm store in northern Illinois, where the owner often works the counter herself. Her family has been raising livestock since 1927. She’s the fifth generation, and she shares the messy side...

Hinckley, IL · 3d

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The Humble Illinois Restaurant Dishing Out Wildly Delicious Burgers

There are certain restaurants in this world that don’t need a publicist, a social media manager, or a neon sign visible from space, because the food does all the talking. The Fillin’ Station in Washington, Illinois is exactly that kind of restaurant, and the burgers it serves are the kind that make you question every other burger you’ve ever eaten.

Washington, IL · 8d

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Moline riverfront restaurant announces opening day

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - A longtime riverfront restaurant is opening under new owners in Moline. Stumphy’s Captain’s Table will open at 11 a.m. on Nov. 17, according to a Facebook post. Officials said the menu will be posted on Wednesday. “We can’t wait to provide excellent service, along...

Moline, IL · 3d

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8 Peoria, Illinois Breakfast Restaurants Worth Waking Up Early For In 2027

One breakfast spot on this list keeps its kitchen open until 4 in the morning. Another bakes bread over a live fire hearth. A third serves a puffy pancake called the Dutch Baby, which sounds either adorable or confusing, depending on your coffee level. I love that a single Illinois...

Peoria, IL · 1d

967 The Eagle

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Inside Rockford's Abandoned KFC, Time Seems to Have Stopped

A YouTube video offers a look inside Rockford's abandoned KFC at Auburn and Kilburn, where restaurant equipment and supplies remain.

Rockford, IL · 11d

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The Cozy Illinois Diner Where Locals Gather Over Homemade Pies And Endless Cups Of Coffee

There’s a certain kind of magic that only exists inside a well-loved diner, and the Sycamore Parkway Restaurant in Sycamore, Illinois has been quietly bottling that magic for anyone smart enough to walk through its doors. If your idea of a perfect morning involves a steaming cup of coffee,...

Sycamore, IL · 11d

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Rockford’s Plume named one of Illinois’ 50 best restaurants in statewide ranking

he "50 Best Restaurants in Illinois — 2026 Edition" list published by Travel With Me, a Chicago social media platform with about 1 million followers on Facebook alone.

Rockford, IL · 3d

WMBD/WYZZ

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New owners will close Hanna City’s Coffee Can

The Coffee Can coffee shop in Hanna City is scheduled to close permanently after its second shutdown, with its final day of operation set for Friday, November 13.

Hanna City, IL · 2d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Peoria’s Lou’s Drive-In seeks new owner after decades

Peoria landmark Lou's Drive-In has been placed on the market for $450,000, with the restaurant scheduled to reopen for the spring 2027 season.

Peoria, IL · 1d

We Are Rockford

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Is This the Beef-a-Roo We Remember? Rockford Weighs In

If you grew up eating Beef-a-Roo in Rockford, you know how much this comeback means. So, does it taste like the original? Locals are weighing in!

Rockford, IL · 12d

Local 4 WHBF

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Captain’s Table, Moline, set to reopen under new ownership

Moline’s Captain’s Table restaurant will make a comeback under new ownership. Jason and Amy Stumphy, owners of Stumphy’s in Geneseo, will reopen the restaurant at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Regular hours will be 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. You can see the new menu here on a Facebook post. Fire destroyed the original restaurant in 2018. It […]

Moline, IL · 1d

967 The Eagle

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This Rockford Restaurant Just Earned Some Major Bragging Rights

You don't have to travel to Chicago for an impressive dining experience. One Rockford restaurant just earned a spot among Illinois' best.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Soup Buffet at The Filling Station on Monday

Good food, warm smiles, and friendly fellowship are always on the menu at The Filling Station, a free community meal hosted by Erie United Methodist Church. Held on the third Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m., The Filling Station welcomes individuals and families to gather for a delicious, home-cooked meal lovingly prepared and served by church volunteers. The meals are held at 817 8th Street in Erie, Illinois.

Erie, IL · 1d

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The Families Behind These Eight Illinois Mexican Restaurants Haven’t Changed In More Than 8 Years

Some restaurants change owners every few years, and you can usually taste it when they do. The eight spots on this list are different. Each one has stayed in the hands of the same family for years, and that steady leadership shows up in handmade tortillas, slow-cooked meats, and recipes that never seem to drift. The list runs from Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood down to Springfield, then over to Aurora, Urbana, Bloomington, Rockford, and Rock Island.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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River District Association to revive First Fridays in downtown Rockford

ROCKFORD — The River District Association is reviving a monthly event designed to draw people to shop and dine downtown. Participating businesses will offer special pop-up experiences, activities and other events on the first Friday of each month to encourage people to take part of downtown’s nightlife. The options will change each month, ranging from dining to live entertainment, art and other activities.

Rockford, IL · 3d

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NYC Halal Eats draws crowds to Loves Park with grand opening spectacle

LOVES PARK — NYC Halal Eats celebrated its grand opening on Friday with a spectacle that included the owner standing on the rooftop to hype up a large crowd that lined up for free food. The New York City-style halal street food restaurant, 6390 E. Riverside Blvd., marked its...

Loves Park, IL · 1d