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8 Secret Illinois Spots That Feel Like Stepping Into A Totally Different Hidden World

Looking for unique spots in Illinois that feel like a whole new world?. These 8 hidden gems offer surprising scenery and unforgettable adventures close to home!. 1. Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden (Geneva) You’ll find a slice of Japan tucked along the Fox River when you visit this garden...

Illinois · 8d
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Rockford Needs to Open More Chicken and Taco Places

Rockford definitely needs more chicken and taco spots.

Rockford, IL · 6d

We Are Illinois

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Cheezy’s Grilled Cheeses Expanding With New Location at Victory Pickleball

Loves Park is getting a new Cheezy’s Grilled Cheeses location at Victory Pickleball on Alpine Road.

Rockford, IL · 6d

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The mall's spookier side appears as horror movie film crew uses Uptown Janesville for film shoot

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top Monday headlines: 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. The Elkhorn-based Career and College Academy received a $1.035 million grant for its YouthBuild grant , which gives students hands-on training for work in the trades. 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 · 7d

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This Downtown Illinois Diner Bakes Three-Quarter-Pound Cinnamon Rolls That Sell Out Almost Every Morning

One woman has baked more than 100,000 cinnamon rolls in about five years. Her own nickname for them is the cinna-monster, and that tells you plenty. The rolls come out roughly as wide as the plate underneath them. They are so big that sharing a few bites is a smart move.

Crystal Lake, IL · 10d

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These Rockford-Area Homes Are Going All Out for Halloween

From elaborate Halloween light shows to spooky yard displays, these Rockford-area neighborhoods are getting into the Halloween spirit.

Rockford, IL · 9d

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Illinois Residents May Spot These Animals More Often This Fall

From deer to coyotes, these animals become more active across Illinois in fall.

Rockford, IL · 6d

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Rockford Gets a New Toys R Us Store Ahead of the Holidays

A new Toys R Us store has opened at CherryVale Mall in Rockford.

Rockford, IL · 12d

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Discovery Center Museum launches pumpkins with a massive trebuchet

The Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois, recently hosted its annual Smashing Pumpkins event, featuring a full-size trebuchet that launches post-Halloween pumpkins into the air. For over 20 years, the museum has used this tradition to teach families about physics while providing a fun outdoor activity. To promote sustainability, the smashed remains are recycled to feed animals at a local farm.

Rockford, IL · 7d

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Writer, illustrator Jim Terry to speak at NIU for Native American Heritage Month

NIU is hosting seminars with successful Native American people in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Jim Terry is a Ho-Chunk artist and filmmaker who will be speaking from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 5 in the Holmes Student Center, Regency Room. Terry will speak about his creative...

Dekalb, IL · 7d

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Rockford Customers Share Their Thoughts on Beef-a-Roo's Return

The new owners promised to bring back the original Beef-a-Roo recipes and favorites. Now Rockford customers are weighing in, and they're not holding back!

Rockford, IL · 7d

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Country Thunder Wisconsin Just Revealed Its 2027 Lineup!

Country Thunder Wisconsin just announced its 2027 lineup, and Jon Pardi, Zach Top and Thomas Rhett are headed to Twin Lakes. Here's everything Illinois country fans need to know.

Twin Lakes, WI · 10d

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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 · 12d

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Franchesco’s Ristorante: 40 Years of Family Connections

The date sticks in Benny Salamone’s mind. October 10 marks some of the biggest moments of his life, and this year it marked an even bigger milestone: the 40th anniversary of Franchesco’s Ristorante, 7128 Spring Creek Road, a Rockford landmark that Salamone owns and operates with his family.

Rockford, IL · 10d

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Nooks & Crannies: Autumn 2026 Edition

324 E. State St., Rockford, (815) 527-6864, thescrapjar.com. Angela Martinez has always hated throwing out project scraps. She grew up with crafty parents who taught her to reuse old materials. In college, she ran a craft club and later sewed costumes for a local theater. Martinez still remembers the day...

Rockford, IL · 10d

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Families Build Their Own Model Rockets At This Hands-On Science Museum In Rockford, Illinois

Some of the best family days in Illinois start with a building you might drive right past without a second look. Step inside, though, and you find kids building, testing, splashing, climbing, and asking a hundred questions an hour. It is the kind of place where science stops feeling like...

Rockford, IL · 8d

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Rockford Sign Inspires 'Love on the Spectrum' Star Tyler White

A "Dream Big" mural in Downtown Rockford caught Tyler White's attention during his Flannel Jam visit. His message to fans is one worth hearing!

Rockford, IL · 10d

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Rockford boxers Seth Swinehart and Julian Logo pick up pro wins at Hard Rock Casino Rockford

Two Rockford boxers came up winners Saturday night in pro fights at Hard Rock Casino Rockford. It was part of the Hitz Boxing event.

Rockford, IL · 7d