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Rockford discount supermarket to close next month
A discount supermarket at the corner of Alpine and Harrison roads in Rockford will be closing next month. A sign on the door asks customers to visit the Save-A-Lot store at 1701 W. State St. The South Alpine Road store opened in February 2015, filling a void created by the...
Heading to prom? Here are some of the best places to take photos in the Rockford area
Are you heading to prom in the coming weeks or do you have a child who is? Now is the time to be thinking about where to take photos on the big day. We asked a couple local photographers for their recommendations of go-to spots and even a couple that are more off the beaten path for your consideration.
Rockford Casino hits single-month revenue record in March
With the opening of the permanent casino coming in late August, the temporary Rockford Casino continues its strong financial performance. The Hard Rock Opening Act generated $6.6 million in March, setting a single month revenue record. It was also a 14% increase over the $5.8 million in business the casino did in February and 6.5% better than the $6.2 million in business the casino did in March 2023. ...
Downtown Rockford packed for Rockford Art Scene
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We’re starting to get out more and more on the weekends as we approach warmer weather and we’re excited to tell you about our weekends out!. Taminique kicked off her weekend at LimaMar Restaurant and Cocktail Bar. She says that the food is to die for, and she had a drink made from purple corn, milk, and cinnamon which she loved.
Capture the magic of newborns with Dawn Colson Photography
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Dawn Colson was going through a rough patch in life about 10 years ago, but when she started photographing her kids as a hobby, she was able to grow her own photography business. Dawn specializes in natural poses for newborn babies. She likes to photograph...
Sun Prairie Parks Earth Day clean up 2024
According to records obtained from Minnesota’s Medical Board of Practice, Lyerly received a medical reprimand in 2020. April storms dealt strong winds to parts of Beloit on Tuesday night. A historic building, formerly used by the city as the Waterworks and Pump Station, suffered significant damage.
Sanctuary Collective more than tattoos and piercings
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - The co-owners of a new business call it the first tattoo/piercing parlor in Cherry Valley history as Sanctuary Collective hosts an official grand opening on Saturday. The business has been open for more than a month though they haven’t had a chance to draw people...
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