Pecatonica
Pecatonica, IL · Lifestyle
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Lincoln Inn / Faranda’s Is Looking for Its Next Kitchen Leader
Lincoln Inn Restaurant and Faranda’s Banquet Center & Catering is looking for a full-time Kitchen Lead to join our growing, locally owned, family-run business in DeKalb. We’re looking for someone who is a great cook, takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and is eager to grow into a leadership role. Previous leadership experience is a plus, but the right attitude, strong cooking skills, and a willingness to learn are just as important.
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On The Go: Aaron and Tyler test their luck at Ho-Chunk Casino Beloit
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Gyro Junction Rushes Into Former Rusty Taco Spot in Rockford, Illinois, After 13 Months and 14 Days
A new gyro restaurant is moving into the East State Street space that Rusty Taco abandoned after barely a year in business, with owner Ahmed Siddiq racing to finish renovations and secure a city license before opening. Gyro Junction plans to take over the building at 6905 E. State St. in Rockford, Illinois, at the southwest corner of East State Street and Perryville Road, in a strip that also houses Educators of Beauty and Primetime Audio/Video.
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Photos | Cleanup progress (before and after) at the former Rockford armory
ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Arts Council opened the doors of the former Illinois National Guard Armory on Friday to show off progress on its cleanup of the site. Here’s a look at the site today (with a few “before” pictures at the end for comparison).
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Order The Broasted Chicken At This Rockford Supper Club Families Have Filled Since The 1950s
Some restaurants feel new every year. Others feel like they have quietly kept the same promise for generations, and Rockford has one of those on its east side. Families have been booking tables here for birthdays, anniversaries, and plain old Tuesday dinners for more than 50 years. One former employee started working there at age 14, and decades later the same family-run kitchen catered her grandson’s wedding rehearsal dinner.
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Savannah Eagon shows off her Stevenson dorm room
Savannah Eagon, CA and junior in english education, gives us a tour of her dorm room in Stevenson Towers. Cayden Wells is a sophomore from Plano, Illinois, majoring in media studies and minoring in journalism and English. He enjoys reading, writing, watching movies, and lifting. When not in the office, you can typically find Cayden in the library or at the recreation center.
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Ho-Chunk casino opening expected to boost housing demand across stateline
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This Old-School Illinois Butcher Shop Is Worth The Drive For Its Jerky Dip Alone
Some of the best finds in Illinois sit quietly on small-town main streets, looking like nothing special until you step out of the car. You catch a smoky, savory scent in the parking lot, and suddenly your stomach takes over the plans for the day. That is exactly what happens...
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Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit set to open Friday amid traffic warnings
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Grab Your Keys And Head To The Old-Fashioned Illinois Drive-In With The Most Irresistible Burgers Around
Somewhere between the Rock River and a really good afternoon, you’ll find Jay’s Drive In sitting in Oregon, Illinois, doing exactly what it’s always done and doing it better than almost anyone else. The drive to get there is part of the experience, and the experience is...
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People Drive Across Illinois Just To Get Their Hands On This Small Bakery’s Giant Donuts
Some of the best bites in Illinois hide in places you would drive right past without a second look. A plain storefront, a simple sign, and a name so basic it almost sounds like a joke can turn out to hold a morning you will talk about for weeks. That...