Cheezy’s Grilled Cheese to open new location in Loves Park
LOVES PARK — A locally owned business that serves up creative twists on grilled cheese sandwiches is preparing to open its second physical location. Cheezy’s Grilled Cheese announced on Thursday that it would open Nov. 11 inside Victory Pickleball, 7003 N. Alpine Road. The company, which was founded as a food truck in early 2023 by Josh Wilson and Dustin DiBenedetto, also continues to operate from inside BJ’s Place at 2842 11th St. on Rockford’s south side.
Something BIG Is Changing at Stroll On State This Year
Stroll On State is getting bigger in 2026! Check out the exciting new attractions, entertainment and changes coming to downtown Rockford this Christmas.
Where the Wild Things Are
Bobcats, coyotes and foxes are quietly reclaiming northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Most nights, they’re just beyond the porch light. Connor Bontjes and a co-worker were driving near Byron, Ill., close to where Ash and German Church roads meet, when something up ahead made him look twice. “At first,...
Midway Village Museum in Rockford to venture into history’s dark side
Rockford — Midway Village Museum is venturing into history’s dark side. Hauntings, horrors, potions and poisons combine for one night only as the museum, 6799 Guilford Road, teeters on the brink of dark rituals and chilling tales during Horrors & Haunts: History’s Dark Side. The thin veil...
Separate Beef-a-Roo operator aims to revive former locations across the Midwest
BAR II Op-Co LLC announced intentions to reopen shuttered Beef-a-Roo locations across the Midwest, while a separate group, 815-Beef-a-Roo, has begun reopening restaurants specifically within the Rockford area.
Cheap Trick clarifies reason for first touring break in 50 years
The band from Rockford clarified that its first touring hiatus in 50 years is not due to health concerns.
Rockford Gastroenterology Associates opens 3 new satellite clinics
ROSCOE — Rockford Gastroenterology Associates has expanded with three new satellite clinics opened in partnership with OSF HealthCare. The digestive health care group celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its clinic at 4682 E. Rockton Road, suite 102, in Roscoe on Wednesday with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce. The other...
GoFundMe launched for family of Rockford man killed in West Side shooting
A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support the family of 20-year-old Maleek Cofield, who was killed in a shooting on Rockford's west side on Tuesday night.
SoBos preparing for playoff opener at Polo
SOUTH BELOIT — The South Beloit football team figures they are as dangerous of a team as a 10-seed could be. Despite being a double- digit seed going against seventh- seeded Polo Saturday at noon, head coach Josh Redieske believes his SoBos are ready to make a run. “I think we are a pretty dangerous team,” Redieske said. “I know there are a lot of people that believe whoever wins our matchup with Polo is capable of making a deep run. They’ve got a lot of history on their side for sure. But I thi
Rockford Christian’s volleyball team advances to regional final at Pecatonica
Rockford Christian's volleyball team went to state last year. The Royal Lions are focused on winning a regional championship right now. They took another step toward that Wednesday evening by picking up a semifinal win at the 1A Pecatonica Regional.
