Outback Steakhouse Closures Spark Concerns In Midwest Communities
A beloved steakhouse chain is tightening its belt, and it's leaving some communities feeling a little uneasy about what's next.
Oak Park commander selected as Beloit, WI’s next police chief
Oak Park Police Commander Schonella Stewart has been selected to serve as the next police chief of Beloit, WI. Stewart has spent the last 19 years serving on the Oak Park Police Department, rising from patrol officer to serve as patrol commander, community policing commander and investigations commander for the...
Restaurants offer help as federal SNAP funding runs out
FITCHBURG, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare, is set to run out of federal funding at the end of this month. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this will impact roughly 700,000 Wisconsinites due to the ongoing government shutdown. Many restaurants...
Classic Rock Night Brings 80s Nostalgia To Downtown Rockford
As the curtain rises on a new concert series, many are buzzing about the music, the atmosphere, and those sweet 80s tunes.
Best casinos in Illinois lead a new wave of gaming
Illinois has quietly built one of the Midwest’s most competitive gaming markets. From Rockford to downtown Chicago, each casino brings its own style, energy, and experience. The state’s mix of luxury resorts, music-infused gaming floors, and modern hospitality has made it a true entertainment destination for visitors...
Portillo’s Changes Drive-Thru Payment Policy for Illinois Fans
Portillo’s in Rockford is taking cash again at the drive-thru after two years card-only, reversing its policy for speed, safety, and convenience.
Home decor designer Nora Fleming stops by Porch Boutique
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A well-known name in home decor made a stop in Rockford today as fans lined up for a chance to meet designer Nora Fleming. Fleming is best known for her interchangeable serving pieces and collectible items, called minis. The signing took place at the Porch boutique...
Halloween spending hits record as Rockford-area shoppers join national trend
The spending surge includes costumes, candy, decorations and greeting cards, with average per-person spending reaching $114.45.
Husband tells wife to ‘leave the store now’ after she scratched winning lottery ticket
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WKRC) - An Illinois woman, choosing to remain anonymous under the name “Jessie,” won a $500,000 lottery prize after purchasing a $10 Holiday Bucks scratch-off ticket at a Walmart in Rockford. “You wouldn’t believe how big my eyes got when ‘$500,000’ popped up on the screen!”...
Rockford dog treat maker to celebrate 60 years in business
The company makes jerky treats out of meat and plants for dogs.
