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Check Out The Renovations to Thomas Park

Sterling residents have a refreshed place to play, gather, and enjoy the outdoors. The Sterling Park District recently celebrated the reopening of Thomas Park after major renovations, unveiling eight new pickleball courts, two basketball courts, a fishing pier, and an upgraded playground. The playground includes two zip lines, adding a new attraction for families and kids.

Sterling, IL · 1d
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Timber Lake Playhouse to Launch 2027 Season with New Artist Director

MOUNT CARROLL, IL — Four months after a foreclosure notice in the local paper raised the question of whether Timber Lake Playhouse would survive its 65th season, the theatre’s Board of Directors announced its 2027 season, the return of a familiar artistic leader, and a financial turnaround that has moved the organization from nearly $800,000 in debt to a position of stability for the first time in years.

Mt Carroll, IL · 2d
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Rock Falls Tourism Announces Winter Wonderland Decorating Contests

Local Rock Falls businesses are encouraged to join the fun and compete for the People's Choice Award, which will be determined by public vote. Businesses may register between November 2 and November 13 by emailing a completed registration form to travel@visitrockfalls.com. The business registration form is available at: https://bit.ly/BusinessWindowRegistration. House...

Rock Falls, IL · 15h
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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 · 6d

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Illinois Families Fill Their Pantries At These 8 Old-School Meat Markets Making Their Own Smoked Sausage

Some of the best food in Illinois hides behind plain storefronts with hand-painted signs and a smoky smell drifting out the door. You walk in expecting a quick errand and walk out with a cooler full of brats, sausage sticks, and summer sausage you did not plan to buy. These...

Illinois · 21h

Rockford Register Star

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CherryVale Mall holiday season begins with Santa

CherryVale Mall will kick off its Christmas season Nov. 13 with Santa's arrival, an indoor parade and holiday activities for families. Santa will arrive at 6 p.m., according to a community announcement. The indoor parade will begin on the lower level near the food court before Santa heads to his workshop in center court to hear visitors' Christmas wishes. “Holiday traditions hold a special place in our community, and many of those traditions start right here at CherryVale Mall,” Marketing Manager Susan Angelin said. “Whether it’s visiting Santa, writing a Dear Santa letter, or finding the perfect gift, we’re proud to be part of the memories our community creates year after year.” Santa photos and holiday activities Santa will welcome visitors through Dec. 24 at his Home for the Holidays. Visiting Santa is free, while photo packages will be available for purchase. Reservations are encouraged through the mall's online platform, according to the announcement. Santa will be available from noon to 3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. most days. His remaining hours are noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. on the other day of his weekly schedule. The announcement also lists several additional holiday activities: Santa's $3,000 Stocking Giveaway A

Rockford, IL · 1d

Forest Park Review

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Betsy Ross School pollinator garden closes down for season

Pollination achieved through the hard work of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other essential wildlife can make for a gorgeous garden that can last for years. That’s what students and teachers at Betsy Ross Elementary School learned this fall with its very own pollinator garden on the perimeter of its north playground. The school is at 1315 Marengo.

Marengo, IL · 1d

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Inside Rockford's Abandoned KFC, Time Seems to Have Stopped

A YouTube video offers a look inside Rockford's abandoned KFC at Auburn and Kilburn, where restaurant equipment and supplies remain.

Rockford, IL · 8d

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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 · 6d

KFIL Radio

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Remember the Sycamore Restaurant Destroyed by Fire? It's Back!

Remember when a devastating fire destroyed Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore? After months of rebuilding and a temporary home, this longtime favorite is officially back home!

Sycamore, IL · 2d

WBBM News Radio

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Bobcat recovering at DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center

Bobcat recovering at DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center

Oregon, IL · 4d

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This local Culver’s may win $100K as one of chain’s top-performing restaurants

Dekalb, IL · 1d

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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 · 14d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

KFIL Radio

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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 · 5d

We Are Illinois

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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 · 5d

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For Two Decades, Illinois Families Have Picked Apples and Eaten Cider Donuts at This McHenry Farm

Some of the best days in Illinois start with a simple plan to grab a bag of apples and end with sticky fingers, a full trunk, and kids who refuse to leave. That is exactly what happens at one farm market tucked along a quiet country road. From the outside...

Mchenry, IL · 5d

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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 · 5d