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50 Creepy Pics From Inside Rockford’s Abandoned Singer Mental Health Center
The Singer Mental Health Center has been abandoned for quite some time now. Taking a step inside the now-empty building will make you think of something post-apocalyptic. If you're a fan of TV's The Walking Dead or the popular video game series, The Last of Us you should know exactly what I'm talking about.
Hard Rock Casino announces 3rd and final opening weekend concert
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Hard Rock Casino Rockford has announced the third performer who will join Joan Jett and Brad Paisley on the casino’s opening weekend. Akon will take the stage on Friday, August 30th at the casino’s venue, Hard Rock Live. The singer became known for his single “Locked Up” in 2004, and collaborations […]
Dunkin’ opens second location in Belvidere
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Belvidere is running on Dunkin’ with their new location. On Tuesday, Belvidere officials gathered with owner Kiran Kayastha for a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony at the new location at 320 W. Chrysler Drive. This is the second Dunkin’ location in Belvidere, with the first being located inside Walmart.
Best Rockford Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in IL
We spotlight three best Rockford Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants known for being among the best Rockford Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants: Johnny Pamcakes, Behr Den Restaurant, and Stockholm Inn. Rockford, IL, boasts a vibrant and diverse food scene, with numerous hidden gems offering delightful culinary experiences. Each of these family-owned establishments is celebrated for its...
The Best Burritos Are Served at These Illinois Food Joints
Every Tuesday I celebrate Taco Tuesday with a stop to get my favorite Javi's Tacos from CJ's with the Taco Supreme, no onion, with beans and rice. READ MORE: This Was Named Best Restaurant in Entire State of Illinois, Wisc. On the First Thursday in April, we celebrate National Burrito...
Community responds to abandoned dogs in Belvidere
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Over 54 dogs were abandoned and rescued last week at Hammertime Unleashed Dog Park and community members stepped up to help those who are now responsible. After a local dog-walker mistook the dogs for foxes, Boone County Animal Services got a call from the Sheriff’s Department about the abandonment. It was […]
A Walk in the Park: Pecatonica's Four Lakes was made for fishing and enjoying nature
A Walk in the Park is an ongoing series from Rockford Register Star photographer Kara Hawley, who plans to explore the Rockford area — one park at a time — to capture all of the beauty and recreation Rockford area parks have to offer. If you have a suggestion of a park she should visit, email her at kghawley@gannett.com. Four Lake Forest Preserve in rural Winnebago County is one of the region's most popular fishing spots, but...
Sycamore restaurant will rev up engines the night before the city's annual car show
Sycamore will take the community back in time with its annual vintage showcase. A local restaurant is helping kick off the event by inviting the community to enjoy a cruise the night before. Dirty Bird, a chicken restaurant, will host its 2nd Annual Cruise Night. Participants will have a chance...
6 Animal Rescues Housing 50+ Abandoned Dogs From Belvidere
After 50+ dogs were abandoned at Hammertime Dog Park in Belvidere, the Boone County Animal Services found rescues for all of them. Here's how you can donate!. On Monday, July 15th, over 50 dogs were dumped at Hammertime Dog Park in Belvidere, Illinois. After the news dropped, the community came together to help the Boone County Animal Services support these pups while they await forever homes.
15 Top-Rated Animal Shelters & Rescues Around Illinois
Looking to adopt a furry friend? Find the best animal shelters and rescues in the Rockford area, where tons of animals are waiting for their furever homes. It always seems like shelters are overflowing and at full capacity with animals from increased intake and a major decrease in adoptions. Maybe this is a sign that you need to adopt soon (only if you're ready to take on that responsibility)!
Illinois’ Most Adorable TV Weather Team Hits the Movie Theater to See ‘Twisters’
When was the last time your entire work team went to the movies together? Rockford's Eyewitness News First Warn Weather Team hit the road to the movies together on 'Twisters' opening day. We're living in pretty angry online times. Sure there's a cute baby batting her eyelashes here and there,...
Mott's Lounge marks 100 years in Burlington: 'Everybody comes here'
This week’s Made in Chicago serves up the story of a family-run bar that has survived the Great Depression, World War II, and countless other challenges over 100 years in business. It’s called Mott’s Lounge.
Babies ‘R’ Us is returning to Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Babies ‘R’ Us, which closed up shop in Rockford in 2018, is coming back. Retailer Kohl’s announced that it will be opening new Babies ‘R’ Us sections inside 11 stores in Illinois, including the Forest Plaza location in Rockford, at 6125 E State Street. “We see significant opportunity in the baby […]
‘Most Smiley Dog’ Finds Furever Home After 94 Days at Rockford Shelter
A dog at a Rockford animal shelter got adopted and her "going home" photo is the most precious thing you'll see all week. Every day is another chance for animals to get adopted. For Twila, it took 94 days at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary to find her "furever home". 'Most...
From parks to Peaches to pickleball: The siren call of the Rockford Adventure Trail | Under Rocks podcast
The Rockford area is home to a lot of hidden gems. And it’s the mission of the Under Rocks podcast to root them out. But can our team handle the 30-plus sites that make up the Rockford Adventure Trail…in one day?. The Rockford Adventure Trail is the creation...
New Dollar General ‘DG Market’ opens in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford shoppers may save money by shopping at the new “DG Market,” operated by Dollar General, which carries fresh meats, fruits, vegetables, and other products. The new store opened Monday at 4775 Linden Road, and is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. “We are excited to provide Rockford residents with our […]
Rockford cancer survivor nearly gave up singing. Now she’s back in the swing of things
ROCKFORD — First, Sophia Walsh lost her voice as she knew it. Then, she lost her love to perform. Theater had been a constant for Walsh since age 7, but at the start of her senior year in high school she underwent throat surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. She said the voice she had trained her entire life was not the same after surgery. She lost confidence, and after high school she retreated to behind-the-scenes work.
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