ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Nostalgia runs deep for those who grew up in Rockford, Illinois, during the 1980s.
A time of economic shifts and technological advances, the decade left a lasting imprint on the community. Here are 10 things that would resonate with anyone who grew up in the Rockford area in the ’80s.
10. Restaurants: The 1980s dining scene featured favorites like Shakey’s Pizza with its all-you-can-eat buffet, Geri’s Hamburgers for classic burgers and the Ground Round with its friendly vibe with peanut shells on the floor. There were also favorites like the Last Straw Ice cream parlor, Maria’s Italian restaurant, Jungle Jim’s and the Mayflower…