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What's the opposite of a 'Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day'?
When she was a girl growing up in Janesville, one of Lisl Detlefsen's favorite books was “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” by Judith Viorst. It made her feel seen and understood.
Illinois Bar Hosting Concert, Party, & Ride To Benefit Veterans
Are you ready to kick off summer with a bang? Murphy's Pub is throwing a party featuring an outdoor concert and more to benefit Veterans in Illinois. Rockford's Murphy's Pub Is Hosting Outdoor Concert, Party, And Ride. Make sure you have Saturday, June 1st marked off on your calendar because...
3 of the Most Criminally Underrated Things About Rockford
Rockford has many things it's known for. I've been here for a hot minute now, and these are some of the most underrated and amazing things about the 815. Sure, there are some more I'm probably forgetting, but these are all based on my personal opinion and experience. Our town...
Two of America’s Best After-Graduation Dinner Spots Are in Illinois
For many folks, these next few weeks will be about graduation day. Whether in college, high school, or even junior high, plenty of people will be moving on to another level of education or wrapping up their schooling entirely. That means there will be parties for those who want them...
IL & WI Have 3 Of The Top 10 Music Festivals In The Whole U.S.
According to a recent survey when it comes to music festivals, Illinois and Wisconsin are a couple of the best places in the United States to attend those types of events. Illinois & Wisconsin Are Home To Some Of Best Music Festivals In United States. I love going to concerts....
Owners of Rockford's new northern Italian restaurant promise familiarity with flair
The German restaurant known as Der Rathskeller that operated on Rockford’s North End for 90 years isn’t coming back. But the location is going to carry on the tradition of housing an ethnic restaurant. “We are excited to bring a vacant property back to life,” said Lia Pennacchi,...
Local Marine Heroes: National Aquarium's Advances in Sea Turtle and Seal Rescue
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3 of the Most Criminally Underrated Things About Rockford
Rockford has many things it's known for. I've been here for a hot minute now, and these are some of the most underrated and amazing things about the 815. Sure, there are some more I'm probably forgetting, but these are all based on my personal opinion and experience. Our town...
The Bug Girl breaks down the threat cicadas pose to your home
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Janelle Iaccino just loves educating people all about cicadas. “When I do school presentations it’s usually for little kids, like kindergarten age, we talk about metamorphosis and exoskeletons, we count the legs together, and we talk about all the things that eat cicadas,” Iaccino said while holding a plush cicada at […]
Janesville Education Association encourages petition signatures by handing out free donuts at schools
JANESVILLE — The Janesville Education Association on Wednesday continued its protest against the recent decision by the school board and district to have staff pay more for insurance, by handing out free donuts. The JEA had representatives at each district building handing out donuts in an event sponsored by the Wisconsin Education Association Council, JEA President Laura Mattison told The Gazette. WEAC is the statewide teachers union. The JEA created...
Harlem sophomores write and illustrate children’s book, will compete in national competition
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Two Harlem sophomores wrote and illustrated their own children’s book “A New York Christmas Tree’s Tale” and are going to compete in the National Educators Rising Conference. Harlem Sophomores Payton Filpowicz and Averey Anderson said the takeaway from the book is that being different is okay. “There’s a Christmas tree and […]
Sweet! Illinois Woman-Owned Cheesecake Shop Opening First Brick-and-Mortar
With every slice that has left their kitchen, this woman-owned cheesecake shop in Illinois has captured the taste buds of so many customers. Now, their dreams of opening a storefront are finally coming true!. Every time CheeseKake Ko. has been down at Rockford City Market, I always made sure to...
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