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Byron’s Sam’s Drive-In property purchased by Super Bowl champ Sean Considine
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) — Byron’s Super Bowl champ, former Baltimore Raven Sean Considine announced that he has purchased the former Sam’s Drive-In restaurant property along Illinois Route 2. Sam’s, known for its “World Famous Root Beer,” was instantly recognizable to drivers for its 50’s style drive-in restaurant aesthetic and classic 1957 Chevy Bel-Air perched on […]
New restaurant moving in to former Johnny Pamcakes at Kegel Harley Davidson
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WTVO) — A new restaurant is moving in to the former Johnny Pamcakes that was located inside Kegel’s Harley Davidson near the CherryVale Mall. Johnny Pamcakes 2 announced in February that it would be relocating from the Kegel’s location, at 7125 Harrison Avenue, to Belvidere. A new restaurant, Benny’s, will open Saturday, […]
Hard Rock Casino Rockford is Illinois 2nd largest casino moneymaker
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Hard Rock Casino Rockford brought in the 2nd highest casino gambling revenue of any casino operating in Illinois, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. In September 2024, Hard Rock Casino Rockford brought in $13,717,722 in revenue. Of that, $3 million is allocated to the state, and $843,040 to Rockford and the […]
Wisconsin Theater Now Offers $5 Movies
A theater in Wisconsin has started offering a movie series and the tickets cost just $5. I love going to the theater to see movies. The big screen is where films were meant to be seen. I understand the convenience of streaming services but it's just not the same experience. I wish I could go more often but I check them out whenever possible.
Get Your Scare On At The Top 4 Haunted Houses In Rockford Area
We finally made it to October so it's time to start celebrating Halloween by doing some scary activities including checking out some haunted houses in the Rockford area. My love for Halloween started as a kid. I really enjoyed dressing up in costumes and going trick-or-treating. I would get sick to my stomach from eating too much candy. Of course, I was sneaking it out of the bowl so my parents wouldn't know.
More Rockford area restaurants receive relief grants
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Go Rockford announced the second round of relief grants for local restaurants on Tuesday. A total of $195,000 is being distributed to 30 restaurants. Individual grants ranged from $100 up to $30,000. Go Rockford said the goal is to relieve financial pressure from unemployment taxes dating back to the pandemic. “Supporting […]
5 Reasons Why Flannel Jam Is The Must See Concert Of The Fall
If you're looking for a truly unique concert experience then I highly suggest you check out Flannel Jam at the Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Coming up this Sunday, October 6th is Flannel Jam 2024: Country and Rock Confidential at the Hard Rock Live inside the Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be available at the door but you can purchase them now in advance through Ticketmaster.
Horror genre popular among Rockford-area vintage toy collectors
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Vintage toys are growing in popularity in the Rockford area. And with Halloween just a couple weeks away, horror-themed collectibles are even more sought after, especially pieces connected to scary movies. ”The second I get horror figures or items, they usually sell within a day or less,” said Jeramy Beach, owner […]
Comedian Jo Koy returning to Rockford in January 2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Jo Koy, who performed at a sold-out show at the BMO Center last year, will be returning in January 2025. The comedian will bring his Just Being Koy tour to Rockford on January 24th at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 10th at 12 p.m. on Ticketmaster and at […]
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