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Portillo's Announces Closures, But What About Rockford?

Portillo's is closing several underperforming restaurants outside Chicagoland. Here's what we know about the Rockford location.

Rockford, IL · 5d

We Are Rockford

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What's Really Going On at This Rockford Restaurant?

Is Pho 815 still open? A notice on the restaurant's door has Rockford customers asking some pretty big questions.

Rockford, IL · 9d

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Is This the Beef-a-Roo We Remember? Rockford Weighs In

If you grew up eating Beef-a-Roo in Rockford, you know how much this comeback means. So, does it taste like the original? Locals are weighing in!

Rockford, IL · 13d

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World's Largest Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show Coming to Illinois

Illinois is getting a cosmic Christmas light show with gingerbread rockets, animated characters and over a million LED lights.

Orland Park, IL · 2d

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The 7 Most Nostalgic Burger Joints In Wisconsin Serve Up Vibes Straight Out Of Happy Days

Looking for the most nostalgic burger joints in Wisconsin that feel straight out of Happy Days?. These 7 burger joints dish out incredible flavors and feel-good vibes that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear!. 1. Wedl’s Hamburger Stand & Ice Cream Parlor (Jefferson) There are certain places...

Wisconsin · 7d

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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 · 9d

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Wisconsin Has 10 Restaurants Ready To Serve You On Thanksgiving Day

A restaurant set inside a grain mill built in 1857 puts out a Thanksgiving buffet with homemade rolls and desserts. I had to read that twice. A mill older than the Civil War, serving turkey season dinners today?. That find sent me looking for more places in Wisconsin that keep...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Local photographer Kim Hoholek brings final exhibit honoring Rock County's Indigenous people

JANESVILLE — Before Henry Janes and the other settlers established communities along the Rock River, Indigenous people lived, traveled and built villages throughout what is now Rock County. Kim Hoholek hopes residents will recognize the history of the land and the people who called the area home long before the city of Janesville and country were established. Her final photography exhibit emphasizes their stories. The exhibit runs from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30 at Hedberg Public Library. It focuses on Indigenous history throughout Rock County, with some photographs highlighting surrounding areas. The project marks her fifth and final exhibit during her time in Janesville. Hoholek’s previous exhibits explored sacred places and the importance of water to Indigenous communities. For her final project, Kim wanted to bring those themes closer to home. She said that as the country turned 250 years old, she wanted to honor the history of those whose presence here predated European settlement by thousands of years. The idea for the exhibit came from a Native American friend who encouraged her to explore the subject. Through her research and photography, Kim learned more about the Indigenous villages that once existed throughout the region. One discovery was a Ho-Chunk

Rock County, WI · 2d

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Deer Hunt 2026: Car-deer crash impact

MARINETTE COUNTY (WLUK) -- Opening day for Deer Hunt 2026 is Saturday, and many people may have seen deer in the woods, or in the fields, or even on the road. The season for car-deer crashes has arrived as well. With 17,793 reported crashes involving deer last year, Wisconsin Department...

Waukesha County, WI · 5h

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Skip The Fancy Decor And Head Straight To This Wisconsin Seafood Restaurant That’s Worth Every Mile

In Mequon, Wisconsin, there’s a converted brick building with a smokestack that has quietly become one of the most exciting places to eat in the entire state. St. Paul Fish Company doesn’t need chandeliers or a velvet rope to prove its worth, because the food does all the talking.

Mequon, WI · 19h

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This Wisconsin Sausage Shop Is The Kind Of Place You Visit Hungry

One butcher shop here sells a brat called the Loaded Baked Potato. It also sells a Philly Cheesesteak brat, a Gyro brat, and a Chicken Cordon Bleu brat. That’s just the start of a brat list with more than 30 flavors. Then come the snack sticks, with names like Cherry Chipotle and Bacon Cheeseburger. The jerky shelf brings its own crowd of flavors too.

West Bend, WI · 4d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — a city where the lake wind carries the scent of garlic and basil, where Cream City brick glows golden in the afternoon sun, and where neighborhoods are stitched together by generations of dreamers, doers, and storytellers. Here, the city’s heart beats in the laughter of families at Summerfest, in the hush of old churches, in the mingling voices of newcomers and old-timers, artists and teachers, cooks and dreamers. Milwaukee is a place where the skyline is a patchwork of glass and history, where the food scene is a living mosaic — Polish, German, Hmong, Black, Latinx, and Italian — each flavoring the city’s soul.

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

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One Milwaukee Restaurant Is Giving Wisconsin Pizza Lovers A Delicious Reason To Visit

The pizza recipe here hasn’t changed since the 1950s. Same crust, same tangy sauce, same family running the show. The crust is so thin it earned its own trademarked name. Every pie gets cut into little squares, which makes stopping at just one piece a real challenge. I love...

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

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This Oak Creek, Wisconsin Spot Serves Hot Flaky Burek Stuffed With Savory Fillings

A little takeout counter puts burek, pizza, and loaded potatoes on the same sign. That combo alone made me stop and read it twice. The burek here comes in beef and cheese, baked fresh to order. It arrives cut into bite-size pieces, which feels like a thoughtful touch for a pastry this flaky.

Oak Creek, WI · 2d

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New Glendale Restaurant Marks Opening with Giveaways, Ribbon Cutting

Dave’s Hot Chicken is bringing its signature Nashville-style heat to Glendale with a grand opening celebration on Friday, November 13. Guests can choose from tenders and sliders with seven spice levels, ranging from Not Hot all the way to the fiery Reaper, along with favorites like mac and cheese, fries, Hot Mozz and loaded shakes.

Glendale, WI · 2d

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REVIEW: First time at Kopp’s Frozen Custard

When you hear “Milwaukee,” what foods come to mind?. When I arrived here four years ago, I couldn’t answer that question, and truth be told, it remains that way. Growing up near Chicago, widely regarded as one of the country’s best food cities, I wondered what Milwaukee offered in comparison. I struggled to imagine how any city could surpass the Italian beef and deep-dish pizza I grew up with. Yet, throughout my time here, I kept hearing about some place called Kopp’s. Countless Milwaukee residents, from what I was told, considered it one of the best burger-and-custard spots in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

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Milwaukee’s Giant Indoor Market Lets Every Picky Eater In Your Family Grab Something Different

A vintage VW bus worked as a food counter here, and it served smoothies, açaí bowls, and dairy-free ice cream. That alone made me want to know more. Then I learned it sits a few steps from lobster rolls and Argentine empanadas. The building holds around 18 independently...

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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This Classic Wisconsin Diner Serves Up Breakfast So Good It Deserves Its Own Fan Club

There are diners, and then there are diners that make you want to call your friends, your family, and possibly a few strangers to tell them what they’re missing. Miss Katie’s Diner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is firmly in that second category. You know how some places just have...

Milwaukee, WI · 21h

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7 Wisconsin Hot Dog Stands And Burger Shacks That Have Barely Changed Since The 1950s

Some Wisconsin restaurants never bothered chasing trends, and that is exactly why people keep coming back. The places on this list still serve butter burgers, frozen custard, homemade root beer, and hot dogs the way they did generations ago. A few still have carhops who clip trays onto your car...

Wisconsin · 2d

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Ferney's Pizza Serves Up Fresh, Affordable Slices from Inside Riverwest Corner Store

“Pizza is a vessel,” chef Brian Cripps says. “It can be anything you want it to be, but the difference between OK pizza and great pizza is time, patience and ingredients.” He runs Ferney’s Pizza, serving up fresh, affordable slices from the back of Clarke Foods (832 E. Clarke) in Riverwest. Cripps describes his approach to pizza as “neo-New York” style, using dough made with high hydration and blended flours. Ferney’s is open Friday through Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. or until sold out.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d