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Restaurant in Janesville to close its doors

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A popular restaurant in Janesville has announced it is closing its doors. In a social media post, Rockin Rob’s explained they will be closing their dine-in, take-out and delivery services. “Over the past year and a half, we have met so many people, shared and...

Janesville, WI · 11d
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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 1d

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New Glarus Brewery Is Expanding, But Will It Stay Wisconsin Exclusive?

New Glarus Brewery has a clear answer for anyone wondering whether its major expansion means Spotted Cow and other favorites will finally leave the state. In a post on X today, the employee-owned brewery stated: “We get asked a lot lately: ‘With the expansion opening next year, are you going to distribute outside of Wisconsin?’ The answer is simple. Our mission and identity have always been, and will always be, about brewing world-class beer for our friends right here in Wisconsin. We love our state, we love our community, and we are fiercely proud of our roots. From our brewery to your glass, our promise remains unchanged.”

New Glarus, WI · 2d

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For longtime Beef-a-Roo employees, the return feels like ‘siblings are back together’

ROSCOE — When Sheilah Scheider started at Beef-a-Roo as a 17-year-old Jefferson High School student, she said the original owners Dave Debruler and Jean Vitale made her feel like part of the family. It’s a feeling that Scheider and other longtime employees say has been rekindled under the new...

Rockford, IL · 2d

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The Beef-a-Roo Comeback Tour Is Making Another Stop This Friday!

More Beef-a-Roo is coming back to the Rockford area! Another familiar location has announced its reopening date, and hungry fans won't have to wait much longer.

Roscoe, IL · 3d

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Jolly Jingle application deadline approaching

The City of Janesville has announced the details for this year’s Jolly Jingle holiday lighted parade. Downtown Janesville Inc, Avondale Roofing and the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau are partners with the City in presenting the event. Organizers are looking for community groups and organizations, bands, businesses, non-profits, church groups and other community stakeholders to be a part of the 2026 event. The deadline to apply has been extended to Thursday, Nov. 12. There is no entry fee to be involved. Prospective participants are asked to complete the following steps: Mail, email, or drop off application.Write a brief description of each parade entry. This will be read by the parade announcers stationed at the Marvin W. Roth Community Pavilion and near Hedberg Public Library on Main Street.Provide a copy of a valid driver’s license of the driver and a proof of liability insurance forentries that will require a vehicle.. Entries consisting of horses must have a Coggins certificate.Attend pre-parade meeting via Microsoft Teams aat 5 p.m. Nov. 17. Important Dates: Application Deadline: Nov. 12Pre-Parade Meeting: Nov. 17All Documents Due: Nov. 20 Completed forms may be returned by mail or by visiting the City of Janesville Recreation office: City of

Janesville, WI · 1d

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Beef-A-Roo continues store reopenings with new launch this week

ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) — Beef-A-Roo plans to continue reopening Rockford area stores with the re-launch of another location this week. According to 815 Beef-A-Roo, the Roscoe location at 5109 Rockrose Ct. is set to hold a ribbon cutting on Thursday. Most local Beef-A-Roo locations abruptly closed in April due...

Roscoe, IL · 4d

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Beer ‘Pocket Pancakes’ celebrates a winning Brewers season

A big beer befits a big season: G5’s Pocket Pancakes. Looking for a big beer to celebrate Brewers’ mania? G5 Brewing in Beloit rolled out the barrel —literally — in honor of Brewers’ manager Pat Murphy with the release of Pocket Pancakes ($23/16-oz bottle). The name calls attention to Murphy’s penchant for pulling out a cold hotel pancake from the pocket of his hoodie when he needs a snack during the game. This beer is a big 15% ABV breakfast stout aged in barrels for 44 months — more than two years in Wild Turkey bourbon barrels, followed by a year-and-half in maple syrup barrels. The brewery offered a limited release of the beer last fall, but when the Brewers made it to the World Series, G5 Brewmaster Tim Goers decided it was time for another run. This year’s version has had an extra year of barrel aging, making it more robust and sweet, just like the Brewers’ season.

Beloit, WI · 1d

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Middleton Nordic Lodge opens at CXC Outdoor center after decade-long vision

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Cross-country skiers and outdoor enthusiasts in Dane County have a brand-new hub for winter recreation following Thursday’s grand opening of the Middleton Nordic Lodge. Located at the CXC Outdoor Center on Schwartz Road, the new facility marks the culmination of a decade-long effort to expand...

Middleton, WI · 2d

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Shopping small downtown before the big holiday rush

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top weekend headlines: This year, before the Black Friday shopping rush, go "pink" shopping small and independent first. That's the focus, anyway, of Pink Friday Weekend , which returns to downtown Janesville the weekend of Nov. 20 - 22. Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church will host its annual Holiday Bazaar Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, offering visitors an opportunity to shop for holiday gifts, enjoy homemade treats and support local charitable organizations. Court Commissioner Mason Brownschwieg OK'd the $2 million bond, saying it was the "minimum" amount needed to make sure Bradley stays in custody following what the Rock County Medical Examiner says was the death of Melissa Bradley, 52 on Oct. 25. Do you have a story you'd like the Gazette to follow? Let us know with an email to The Gazette's City Editor, Neil Johnson at neil@gazettextra.com!

Janesville, WI · 16h

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This Family-Owned Wisconsin Butcher Shop Sells Dry-Aged Steaks And Farm-Raised Meats Worth A Detour

A butcher shop with its own library and a big family-style table for reading? That tells me quite a bit before anyone even mentions a steak. It says the people behind the counter want you to learn something. They teach whole-animal butchering classes, so the curiosity runs deep. It also...

Wisconsin · 4d

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Paul Kingsnorth warns of dark times

Writer Paul Kingnorth, at his home in County Galway, Ireland: 'I haven’t been an activist environmentalist for quite a long time.'. One of the great intellectual provocateurs of our time, Paul Kingsnorth, is headed to Madison for a Nov. 9 lecture on the UW-Madison campus. Kingsnorth’s most recent book...

Madison, WI · 2d

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Person bitten by a coyote in Madison

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A person was bitten by a coyote early Tuesday morning in Madison. Public Health Madison & Dane County confirmed that around 7 a.m. Tuesday, a person was bit by a coyote along the pedestrian bridge between West Wingra Drive and Plaenert Drive, just off Fish Hatchery Road.

Madison, WI · 3d

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Wisconsin police warn residents of wild animal sighting in urban area

MIDDLETON, Wis. (WFRV) — One Wisconsin city is alerting its residents to the presence of a wild animal after spotting one in an urban area. According to a social media post, Middleton police officers spotted a bobcat near the Greenway parking ramp on the morning of November 4. “The DNR was notified and said that […]

Middleton, WI · 2d

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Forget The Snooze Button, This Wisconsin Bakery Makes Mornings Worth Celebrating

A former fried chicken building now turns out cinnamon swirl pancakes, pecan rolls, and elephant ears every single morning. That glow-up alone earns a little respect. The kitchen bakes its breads, pies, scones, and Danishes from scratch daily. The full breakfast menu runs all day, at least until the doors...

Middleton, WI · 1d

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This Enchanting College Town In Wisconsin Will Steal Your Heart With Its Dining And Shopping

There are places you visit and places that visit you right back, and Madison, Wisconsin falls firmly and unapologetically into the second category. This city sits on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, and that simple geographic fact shapes everything about how Madison looks, feels, and operates on a daily basis.

Madison, WI · 1d

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This Humble Little Wisconsin Restaurant Dishes Out The Most Heavenly Pancakes You Will Ever Taste

There’s a particular kind of joy that comes from finding something extraordinary in a place you weren’t expecting it. A&J Pancake House in Lodi, Wisconsin, is exactly that kind of discovery. Lodi is a small town with a big personality, the kind of place that sits comfortably along...

Lodi, WI · 5d