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BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Four stateline bars are moving on in a statewide online competition after thousands of votes pushed local businesses into the next round of voting. The bracket-style competition, organized by Dive Bar Road Trip, started with 205 nominated bars across Illinois. Founder Chris Whillock says 6,3

Under the new ownership, the pub said it plans to maintain the same atmosphere while marking the transition with new offerings, including a summer cocktail menu.

ROCKFORD — A nonprofit organization that works to preserve and support the historic Coronado Theatre has named a new executive direcotr and expanded its board. Friends of the Coronado has welcomed Theresa Knauf as its new executive director. She succeeds Beth Howard, who was executive director for the past 14 years and

Kids can't get enough of dumpling squishies, but reports about toxic chemicals and counterfeit products have parents taking a closer look.

MACHESNEY PARK — Top Dog Pizza & Pub brings you high-quality pub food without losing the fun, neighborhood bar feel. The locally owned restaurant at 8638 N. Second St. features pizza with a light, airy, hand-pressed pinsa Romana crust from Wisconsin-based Pedone Pinsa. It also offers wings flavored with sauce that has

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - WIFR’s Jake Pearson visits Uncle John’s Family Restaurant. The family-owned restaurant has a variety of breakfast and brunch favorites, like omelets and pancakes. About Uncle John’s Family Restaurant:. Location: 1053 Logan Avenue, Belvidere. Hours:. 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday. 6 a.m. -...

ILLINOIS — Another round of severe weather is set to impact Illinois this Saturday, with a squall line expected to develop and sink southward through the state from late afternoon through the overnight hours. While this round will not be as intense as the past two nights, damaging winds up to 65 mph remain the primary

Drone footage reveals extensive tornado damage in Streator after severe storms swept across Illinois Thursday night.

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The Village of Machesney Park has adopted a new ordinance to protect its residents from unwanted and unpermitted solicitation. Now, all permitted door-to-door solicitors are required to wear a “high-visibility vest” when conducting business in the village. The vests include a window to...

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - A 25-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after police received a report that a young child was sexually assaulted. Lucio Vazquez Hernandez, of Belvidere, is charged with unlawful grooming. Around 3 a.m., June 10, Belvidere officers went out to the 900 block of W. 5th Street for...