ROCKFORD — Plans for a new McDonald’s on the city’s east side are moving forward despite pushback from residents who don’t want the Golden Arches on the edge of their neighborhood.
The city’s Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-2 Tuesday in favor of a special-use permit that will allow a McDonald’s drive through at 1869 N. Perryville Road, which is at the northeast corner of Perryville and Rote roads across from Rockford Community Bank.
The matter now goes to the Code & Regulation Committee on Monday with a potential vote by City Council on Dec. 1…