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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.
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This No-Seat, No-Ketchup Illinois Hot Dog Stand Still Piles Fresh-Cut Fries On Every Dog Like It Has For Decades
The fries don’t come on the side here. They get piled right on top of your hot dog, a steaming heap of hand-cut potatoes burying the whole thing. The idea reportedly started at a Cubs game in 1945. A Chicago city worker added fries to his hot dog and loved the salty crunch.
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First Watch proposed for former Oswego Giordano’s location
Oswego Village Hall documents say a new breakfast and lunch restaurant is being proposed for the former Giordano's location at 2870 Route 34. First Watch, a breakfast and lunch restaurant, is proposing major changes to the building's facade and signage. There are other nearby First Watch locations in Geneva and Naperville.
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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.