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The Rusty Wheel in South Beloit entered the new year with new ownership. Katie Lund, right, bought the longtime pub from Jeff Rudd. It’s being managed by her longtime friend Kristen Karalis, left, and her husband, Nate.
Learn more about what’s new for the tavern, 529 Blackhawk Blvd., in the full story at RockRiverCurrent⚫️com.
📸: @thekevinhaas

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The Rusty Wheel in South Beloit entered the new year with new ownership. Katie Lund, right, bought the longtime pub from Jeff Rudd. It’s being managed by her longtime friend Kristen Karalis, left, and her husband, Nate. Learn more about what’s new for the tavern, 529 Blackhawk Blvd., in the full story at RockRiverCurrent⚫️com. 📸: @thekevinhaas
Join us at 815 ALE FEST at the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31. Your chance to sample TONS of beers from different breweries near and far! Live music from Dead Man's Hand, food, great vibes, and more! Grab your tickets at 815alefest.com

Join us at 815 ALE FEST at the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31. Your chance to sample TONS of beers from different breweries near and far! Live music from Dead Man's Hand, food, great vibes, and more! Grab your tickets at 815alefest.com

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815 ALE FEST IS BACK IN 2026!

Rock River Current December 30, 2025 12:13 pm

If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

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815 Holiday Gift Guide: 815 Custom Auto

Rock River Current December 22, 2025 1:18 pm

If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring. First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use. Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring.

First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use.

Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

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Holiday Gift Guide 815: Golf Shack Rockford

Rock River Current December 19, 2025 2:09 pm

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