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3 winning lottery tickets have been sold near Rockford recently and are unclaimed
Last September, someone bought a winning Powerball ticket in Loves Park. Almost one year later, the winner still hasn't claimed their $100,000 prize. The ticket was purchased at the Road Ranger convenience store at 7500 East Riverside Boulevard for the Sep. 9, 2023, drawing. ...
Driving With A Dog In Your Lap In Illinois: Is It Legal Or Not?
I began thinking about this question a couple of days back when I saw around a half dozen people driving around Rockford with dogs of varying sizes sitting, standing, even walking around in the lap of the person behind the wheel. The state of Illinois is currently running a series...
Popular Rockford sandwich shop to reopen after several years
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Sandwich Factory is set to make its triumphant return to Rockford in the form of a food truck. The family’s next generation is ready to unveil the new location after a brief time away. “Everybody always talked about how good it was, and it’s just one of those divey local […]
Best Rockford Chinese Restaurants in IL
We explore three of the best Rockford Chinese restaurants—Golden Bowl, Rock Pho’d Asian Fusion Cuisine, and Wong Wong Chinese Restaurant—each offering a unique and authentic dining experience that reflects the diverse flavors of Chinese cuisine. Rockford, IL, is home to a diverse and vibrant culinary scene, with Chinese cuisine playing a significant role in the city’s rich food culture. They serve some of the best Chinese food in Rockford, making them some of the best Rockford Chinese restaurants. These establishments have earned their place among the best Rockford Chinese restaurants through their commitment to quality, tradition, and customer satisfaction.
Hard Rock’s 62-foot replica Cheap Trick guitar arrives at Rockford casino
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A huge, 62-foot replica guitar monument to Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen has arrived at Hard Rock Casino Rockford, ready to be installed. Nielsen’s iconic, checkerboard Hamer Standard guitar will welcome visitors to the new casino, which opens Thursday, August 29th. “The number one most asked question in two years has […]
Rockford, Illinois Man Needs Your Votes For Best Mullet In U.S.
Please vote now and help this Rockford, Illinois man in his quest to earn the honor of best mullet in the United States. When any Rockfordians have something special going on, the whole community comes out to support them. Do you remember watching the NBA Championship games at City Market Pavilion when Fred VanVleet was playing for Toronto or signing the petition to get Cheap Trick into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Rockford opens Restaurant Relief Grant for its second round
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - State grants secured by State Representative, Maurice West and managed by the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors bureau are being awarded to restaurants that are still struggling with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Restaurant Relief Grant allows restaurants some help coping with the aftermath...
‘It Ends with Us’ drama heightens
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, the film ‘It Ends with Us’ starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has been getting a lot of press, but for all the wrong reasons. Neither of them has been promoting the movie together and media outlets are reporting...
Hard Rock Closes Temporary Rockford Casino Ahead of Permanent Venue Opening
During the construction of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s permanent casino location, Hard Rock operated in Rockford, Illinois, from a temporary location on 610 N. Bell School Road. Ahead of the opening of the permanent casino, the leading gaming and entertainment company confirmed the closure of the temporary location.
Illinois: New Hard Rock Casino Rockford will host big poker tournaments
Hard Rock Casino Rockford is days from opening its first dedicated poker room. A temporary casino, aka Hard Rock Opening Act, first opened in Rockford in November 2021, but it didn’t include a poker room. The temporary facility was built inside a former restaurant, so floor space was at a premium. As a consequence, there were no table games.
New Christian movie The Forge hits theaters
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Stars of the upcoming American Christian movie ‘The Forge’ Priscilla Shirer and Aspen Kennedy are chatting with us tonight about the film’s release. Priscilla says that she wants people to walk away from this movie understanding a sense of community and that...
Interview: Garden Hotel’s demolition marks new beginning for South Beloit
Short on time? Read our quick report on what's next for the Garden Hotel property. As the long-awaited demolition of the dilapidated Garden Hotel in South Beloit nears, City Administrator Sonya Hoppes sheds light on the challenges and meticulous planning behind the decision. In an exclusive interview, Hoppes discusses the city's efforts to hold the property owners accountable for the $8.8 million in fines and the importance of reclaiming the site for the community's future. The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
Freeport news: Krape Park Art Walk, back-to-school preparations, and Paint the Port are on the calendar this week
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