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Dane County Humane Society announces reduced adoption fees

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Dane County Humane Society announced Friday they are reducing adoption fees for cats and Lonely Hearts Club animals. The price discount will run from Friday, Nov. 13 to Thursday, Nov. 19. During the discount, adoption fees will be waived for all Lonely Hearts Club animals...

Dane County, WI · 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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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

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Illinois Dad Turns $50 Lottery Ticket Into $1 Million

An Illinois father won $1 million and plans to treat his family to some special sporting events.

Freeport, IL · 2d

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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.

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The new Cheezy’s at Victory is more than grilled cheese. Here’s what’s different in Loves Park

LOVES PARK — The new Cheezy’s at Victory represents an expansion of the local brand beyond the hearty grilled cheese sandwiches served up on its food truck. Owners Josh Wilson and Dustin DiBenedetto, who just wrapped up their fourth food truck season with Cheezy’s Grilled Cheese, cut the ribbon on Wednesday on their second physical location. It’s on the second floor inside Victory Pickleball, 7003 N. Alpine Road. They also continue to operate Cheezy’s Grilled Cheese inside BJ’s Place at at 2842 11th St. on Rockford’s south side.

Loves Park, IL · 3d

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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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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

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Ready for Thanksgiving Without Cooking? Rockford Has 5 Options

Rockford cooks can skip the kitchen this Thanksgiving by ordering to-go dinners from Franchesco’s, which takes orders through Nov. 23, or Mary’s Market, which closes orders Nov. 20.

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Quiet Lake Views And Bald Eagles Make Winter At Starved Rock Lodge’s Neighbor, Rock Cut State Park, Worth The Drive

Some parks empty out when the cold arrives, and that is exactly when this one gets interesting. On the northern edge of Rockford, a big lake goes still, the trails thin out, and the birds start running the show. Bald eagles have been spotted here, along with herons, cormorants, wild...

Loves Park, IL · 1d

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First Fridays returning to downtown Rockford with monthly shopping, dining and entertainment events

First Fridays is a recurring event that will feature extended business hours, shopping, dining, art, entertainment and special activities throughout downtown Rockford.

Rockford, IL · 15h

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Local veterans featured in Harlem High School documentary screenings

The Midway Village Museum and Harlem High School partnered to screen two documentaries highlighting the lives of local veterans Sverre Vinje and William Smith.

Rockford, IL · 18h

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Chicago Rockford International Airport operations impacted by nationwide ground stop

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday due to communication problems at regional air traffic control centers, impacting operations at Chicago Rockford International Airport.

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Transforming Houses into Dream Homes

With more homeowners choosing to renovate rather than relocate, Lind-Boomer Construction, 2220 Nimtz Road, Loves Park, is helping residents transform their existing houses into the homes they’ve always wanted. Owner Dan Boomer believes few home improvements make as big an impact on a home’s appearance and value as new...

Loves Park, IL · 2d

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Once a staple in Chicago, new monumental public art lands in Rockford’s Davis Park

ROCKFORD — A large-scale abstract sculpture that was a fixture of the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago for nearly four decades has a new home in Davis Park. Bridgeport, a 35-foot tall and 15-foot wide painted aluminium sculpture from late artist and sculptor John Henry, now serves as the centerpiece of a new collection installed this week in the riverfront park, 320 S. Wyman St. in downtown.

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