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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 · 8d

We Are Illinois

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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 · 4d

northernpublicradio.org

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Juvenile bobcat struck by car in Ogle County is expected to make a full recovery

Last week, an Oregon homeowner discovered a barely 17-pound, semi-conscious female bobcat laying in her front yard. The juvenile bobcat, estimated to have been born earlier this spring or late last year, was struck by car crossing nearby Route 64. The homeowner contacted a local wildlife trapper, who brought the...

Ogle County, IL · 3d
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Oregon military veteran uses art to cope with the effects of combat exposure

An Oregon, Illinois military veteran and welder is sharing how art is helping him recover from the impact of combat. David Waters is a combat infantry veteran of Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan. He also served in New Orleans for Hurricane Katrina. Those experiences have caused what he calls “moral” injuries.

Oregon, IL · 3d
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8 Remote Illinois Steakhouses That Outshine Any Big-City Chain

A steakhouse in Illinois has been serving steaks since 1937, and it still plays piano music at the bar. That alone made me grin. The more I read, the better it got. One spot lets you pick your own steak and grill it yourself over charcoal. Another sits in a...

Oregon, IL · 6d

967 The Eagle

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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 · 11d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Family-Owned Illinois Butcher Shop Sells Dry-Aged Steaks And Farm-Raised Meats Worth The Drive

The farmer who raised your steak might be the one ringing it up. That happens regularly at a small farm store in northern Illinois, where the owner often works the counter herself. Her family has been raising livestock since 1927. She’s the fifth generation, and she shares the messy side...

Hinckley, IL · 2d

rockrivercurrent.com

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NYC Halal Eats draws crowds to Loves Park with grand opening spectacle

LOVES PARK — NYC Halal Eats celebrated its grand opening on Friday with a spectacle that included the owner standing on the rooftop to hype up a large crowd that lined up for free food. The New York City-style halal street food restaurant, 6390 E. Riverside Blvd., marked its...

Loves Park, IL · 19h

Q985

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Illinois Dad Turns $50 Lottery Ticket Into $1 Million

An Illinois father won $1 million and plans to treat his family to some special sporting events.

Freeport, IL · 1d

967 The Eagle

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This Rockford Restaurant Just Earned Some Major Bragging Rights

You don't have to travel to Chicago for an impressive dining experience. One Rockford restaurant just earned a spot among Illinois' best.

Rockford, IL · 18h

KFIL Radio

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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 · 1d

We Are Rockford

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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 · 12d

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The Cozy Illinois Diner Where Locals Gather Over Homemade Pies And Endless Cups Of Coffee

There’s a certain kind of magic that only exists inside a well-loved diner, and the Sycamore Parkway Restaurant in Sycamore, Illinois has been quietly bottling that magic for anyone smart enough to walk through its doors. If your idea of a perfect morning involves a steaming cup of coffee,...

Sycamore, IL · 10d

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7 Illinois Restaurants Where Dinner Comes With A Show The Kids Won’t Stop Talking About

Dinner with no fork sounds like a kid’s wildest dream, and at one Illinois spot, it’s actually the rule. You eat a four-course meal with your hands while knights joust a few feet away. That alone would be enough for me. But this list goes further, with servers...

Rock Island, IL · 3d

AM 1490 WDBQ

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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 · 9d

fastfoodclub.com

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The Families Behind These Eight Illinois Mexican Restaurants Haven’t Changed In More Than 8 Years

Some restaurants change owners every few years, and you can usually taste it when they do. The eight spots on this list are different. Each one has stayed in the hands of the same family for years, and that steady leadership shows up in handmade tortillas, slow-cooked meats, and recipes that never seem to drift. The list runs from Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood down to Springfield, then over to Aurora, Urbana, Bloomington, Rockford, and Rock Island.

Chicago, IL · 5h

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Rockford’s Plume named one of Illinois’ 50 best restaurants in statewide ranking

he "50 Best Restaurants in Illinois — 2026 Edition" list published by Travel With Me, a Chicago social media platform with about 1 million followers on Facebook alone.

Rockford, IL · 2d

rockrivercurrent.com

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River District Association to revive First Fridays in downtown Rockford

ROCKFORD — The River District Association is reviving a monthly event designed to draw people to shop and dine downtown. Participating businesses will offer special pop-up experiences, activities and other events on the first Friday of each month to encourage people to take part of downtown’s nightlife. The options will change each month, ranging from dining to live entertainment, art and other activities.

Rockford, IL · 2d

aroundptown.com

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Soup Buffet at The Filling Station on Monday

Good food, warm smiles, and friendly fellowship are always on the menu at The Filling Station, a free community meal hosted by Erie United Methodist Church. Held on the third Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m., The Filling Station welcomes individuals and families to gather for a delicious, home-cooked meal lovingly prepared and served by church volunteers. The meals are held at 817 8th Street in Erie, Illinois.

Erie, IL · 1d