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Customers Spot Concerning Notice at Another Rockford Restaurant

If you've been craving a big bowl of pho from a popular Vietnamese restaurant in Rockford, you might want to check on its status before making the drive. Recently I've noticed a lot of chatter about Pho 815, the Vietnamese restaurant located at 7437 E. State Street in the What's Happening in Rockford, IL Facebook group, and it has nothing to do with the food served there.

Rockford, IL · 3d
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Rockford Restaurants Open Late: Where to Eat After Midnight

Late-night cravings? Here’s your guide to Rockford-area spots serving food well after the dinner rush, including a few that never close.

Rockford, IL · 3d

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Over 5,000 Big Macs Sold in 2 Hours at This Wisconsin McDonald's

A Beloit, Wisconsin McDonald's sold more than 5,000 Big Macs in just two hours.

Beloit, WI · 6d

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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 · 3d

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Small Illinois Towns Hide These 7 Family Restaurants

Some of the best meals in Illinois are served in towns with one main street and a water tower you can spot from the highway. Many of these restaurants have been run by the same families for decades, feeding farmers, road trippers, and grandkids alike. This list covers seven of...

Illinois · 8d

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We Ranked The Best Italian Beef In Illinois And These 7 Spots Made The Cut

A sandwich stand on a busy Chicago street became the filming spot for a hit TV show, and its business reportedly more than doubled. That is the kind of pull an Italian beef sandwich has in Illinois. The idea goes back about a century. Thin-sliced roast beef gets soaked in...

Illinois · 4d

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This Rockford, Illinois Italian Kitchen Still Serves Square-Cut Thin Pizza Under A Leaning Tower Of Pisa

A Leaning Tower of Pisa stands inside a dining room in northern Illinois. It leans right over the tables while families pass the pizza. I can’t imagine a kid who wouldn’t point at it. The pizza deserves attention too. It comes thin, crisp, and cut into squares, the...

Rockford, IL · 2d

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Bobcat recovering at DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center

Bobcat recovering at DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center

Oregon, IL · 2d

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Turkey Dinners Come Family-Style With Every Side Refilled At This Illinois Restaurant

Cinnamon rolls the size of a dinner plate are a real thing in northern Illinois. One of them can feed about three people, which makes sharing less of a kindness and more of a requirement. The same dining room serves thin Swedish pancakes with lingonberries, Swedish meatballs, and cardamom rolls....

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Satisfy Your Inner Chocoholic At These 7 Legendary Chocolate Shops Hiding Throughout Illinois

Craving chocolate shops in Illinois that will satisfy your inner chocoholic and leave you grinning ear to ear?. These 7 legendary chocolate shops are hiding throughout Illinois with incredible handcrafted treats and unforgettable flavors!. 1. Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream (Geneva) Geneva has a lot going for it...

Illinois · 7d

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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 · 3d

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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.

Belvidere, IL · 4d

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Escape To This Dreamy Illinois Botanical Garden That Feels Like Your Own Secret Paradise

Illinois has been holding out on you, and honestly, it’s time to have a conversation about that. Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens in Rockford is sitting right there in Sinnissippi Park, looking absolutely gorgeous, and somehow most people drive past it without a second glance. That’s a mistake worth correcting...

Rockford, IL · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Safford Veterinary Services’ Pet of the Week

Ralph (aka Rowlf) is a sweet, high-energy Terrier mix puppy, born around mid-April 2026. He’s bursting with love, curiosity, and tail wags, and he approaches every day like it’s a brand-new adventure. He loves exploring his foster’s yard, playing with toys, and soaking up all the attention he can get. This social butterfly adores spending time with people and other dogs!

Yorkville, IL · 3d

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Rockford IceHogs 2000's Night + $3 Beer (11/13/26) & Light-up Rally Towels (11/14/26)

Rockford IceHogs 2000's Night + $3 Beer (11/13/26) & Light-up Rally Towel Giveaway (11/14/26)

Rockford, IL · 3d

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Local artisans celebrate 12 years of Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular

Dozens of vendors and local artisans gathered in Loves Park on Saturday for the 12th annual Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular at the Mercyhealth Indoor Sports Center.

Loves Park, IL · 1d

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Frosty on First returns to downtown La Salle

Frosty on First, La Salle’s official holiday kick-off party, returns this Friday, Nov. 6 for a second year of exciting winter-themed activities, entertainment and shopping along First Street. The festivities will take place across Friday and Saturday, with an selection of family-friendly fun – including a brand new drone show planned for Saturday evening.

Lasalle, IL · 2d