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Byron, Illinois Couple Invites the Community to Experience Their ‘Halloween Haunted Trail’
A Byron, Illinois couple has gone all out to create a spooky Halloween experience that the community can come and view for free. If you love seeing scary Halloween displays, but don't like actors jumping out at you which is the norm at most haunted houses, check out this spooky property in Byron, Illinois.
Popular Dining Spot in Wisconsin Shuts Down Amid Nationwide Restaurant Closures
Not to be a negative person, but I've always thought it was a bad omen for a chain restaurant when it goes under in Rockford. That's not to say anything negative about my town or the people I live with, but we're a Midwest city. Typically, if we like something,...
A Delicious First Look at Northern Illinois’ Newest Brunch Bar
I have been waiting for over six months for Egg One Five Brunch Bar to open in Pecatonica, Illinois and now the wait is finally over!. Twice a day for at least five days a week I drive past this building on Highway 20 on my way home to Pecatonica.
Sinnissippi Park ‘Festival of Frights’ light display raises money for kids’ Halloween costumes
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Not everyone can afford a decked-out costume and accessories for Halloween, and a local group is raising money to help all kids have fun. This year will be the 6th running of the “Festival of Frights” at Sinnissippi Park, at 1401 N 2nd Street, a drive-thru Halloween light display that’s free […]
Paranormal Tour Of Haunted Illinois Theater On Halloween
If you're looking for a really scary night on Halloween, then I've got the perfect paranormal event for you to attend in Illinois. Old theaters are the best. They have so much character. Plus, many times they're known for paranormal activity. I've been to quite a few in my lifetime. Of course, we have the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford.
Jersey Mike’s Subs coming soon to Belvidere, Freeport
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Belvidere and Freeport are about to get “a sub above” when Jersey Mike’s Subs opens soon. The chain, best known for its “sliced fresh” grilled sub sandwiches, is set to open a restaurant at 1920 Gateway Center Drive, in Belvidere, next to the Starbucks near Walmart. The sign for the business […]
Unlock Exclusive Theater Experience With Club Coronado At Coronado Performing Arts Center
The next time you catch a show or concert at the Coronado, you can also get tickets to the new and exclusive Club Coronado. I'm sure you've been to the Coronado Performing Arts Center before, in fact I bet you've been there either this year or last year because Rockford has been LOADED with great performers lately!
Anderson Gardens displays local students’ carved pumpkins
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Creative talents from across the Stateline were on display at Anderson Garden’s “Path of Pumpkins” on Friday. It’s the fourth year the gardens are hosting the event, which was inspired by a similar event at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. 14 Stateline schools each have up to 15 carved, sculpted and painted […]
Get Ready For A Funky Fresh 90s Style Wine Dinner In Rockford
Grab your flannels and your favorite cassette and get ready for a wine dinner devoted to you favorite decade in downtown Rockford. We might be in a turbulent climate politically this year, but there's one thing we can agree on, 90s nostalgia. Whether you were a teenager in the 90s,...
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