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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 · 2d

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Another Record-Breaking Year for Willow Creek Farm Student Horse Show

Willow Creek Farm, located in Sycamore, Illinois, recently hosted its fifth annual Student Horse Show, celebrating another record-breaking year for the growing lesson program and its riders.Proudly owned and operated by Chayna DeNicolo-Petrocci, and her husband, Lucas Petrocci, alongside their 4 year old son, Rocco. Willow Creek Farm is a...

Sycamore, IL · 1d
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The Nostalgic Retro Diner In Illinois That Serves Up Community And Comfort Food Together

There are places you visit, and then there are places that visit you back, settling into your memory like a favorite song you didn’t know you’d missed. Daddio’s Diner in Batavia, Illinois is exactly that kind of place, a retro comfort food haven that wraps you in warmth the second you walk through the door.

Batavia, IL · 6d
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MDSO Presents Masterworks II: Beethoven and the Blues

On Saturday November 7th, the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO) will present their second Masterworks concert of the semester titled “Beethoven and the Blues.”. Under the direction of conductor Matthew Sheppard, MDSO will feature a concert combining both Beethoven and blues music, a stark contrast to the usual classical symphonic performances. But that’s what is so great about MDSO performances.

Decatur, IL · 3d
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Rockford Needs to Open More Chicken and Taco Places

Rockford definitely needs more chicken and taco spots.

Rockford, IL · 4d

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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.

Rockford, IL · 4d

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Beloit McDonald's Makes Big Mac History With 5,000 Sold in 2 Hours

Find out why a Beloit McDonald's sold more than 5,000 Big Macs in just two hours and what made the incredible sales total possible.

Beloit, WI · 5d

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Winter Comfort Food Keeps Regulars Loyal To These 6 Illinois Family Diners

When January wind rips across Illinois, a plate of biscuits and gravy starts to look like a solid life plan. Family diners have always been where people warm up, catch up, and order the same thing they ordered last winter. This list covers six of them, from Rockford down to...

Illinois · 5d

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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.

Rockford, IL · 4d

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New craft vodka distillery slated for consideration by Rockford advisory board

An entrepreneur is seeking approval to launch a new vodka distillery in Rockford, Illinois, with a proposal scheduled for consideration by the city's Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board on November 17.

Rockford, IL · 4d

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Going all out for Halloween: The Petsches in South Beloit

Bryan and Jennifer Petsche of South Beloit do Halloween like pros: bright lights in the right places to cast eerie shadows, a yard full of bones, and every child's dream: full size candy bars. Children and parents were greeted on Halloween by a flank of creatures from skeleton dogs to...

South Beloit, IL · 2d

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Belvidere To Champaign, Illinois Barbecue Rivals Texas And Memphis

Illinois has some seriously good barbecue tucked away in small towns and Chicago neighborhoods, but most people don't realize it's even there.

Illinois · 2d

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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 · 8d

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Big Beef-a-Roo Reopening News for Roscoe

Beef-a-Roo fans have another reason to celebrate! The second Rockford-area restaurant to reopen has officially announced its opening date and time.

Roscoe, IL · 3d

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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 · 4d

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Grab A Warm Paper Bag Of Donuts At These 8 Illinois Orchards Before The Season Closes

Some of the best bites in Illinois come from places you might drive right past, like a plain farm stand at the end of a gravel lot. You pull in expecting a quick stop, and then someone hands you a warm paper bag that smells like cinnamon and fresh apples.

Illinois · 5d

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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.

Rockford, IL · 4d

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Beef-a-Roo set to celebrate Roscoe location’s grand opening on Friday

ROSCOE — Ann and Ron Merrell didn’t hesitate to visit their local Beef-a-Roo as soon as word got out that the restaurant had started with a soft opening. They were among those who dined at the Roscoe location, 5109 Rock Rose Court, ahead of its grand opening celebration this Friday.

Roscoe, IL · 3d