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The former Village Green on North Main Street in Rockford has been sold. Joel Zirkle and Bobby Walsh of North Main & Market Co. plan to turn it into a food-centric destination with produce grown in site.
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NOW OPEN | Yūgen Authentic Japanese Restaurant
📍 6565 Lexus Drive, Rockford (across from Office Max on East State Street)
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Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to the former Rockford Speedway site in late 2026.
Read more details in the full story at RockRiverCurrent⚫️com.
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Lifelong friends who grew up in Syria have reunited in Rockford to open a restaurant that offers authentic flavors of their home country.
📍: Yasmeen Al Sham, 5683 Wansford Way, Rockford
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Jersey Mike’s Subs cut the ribbon on its new franchise in Loves Park. Father-and-son Steve and Brian Sobieski are the local franchise owners. They also own a Jersey Mike’s in Belvidere.
Grand opening weekend also serves as a fundraiser for Guilford High School athletics.
📍1521 E. Riverside Blvd., suite 3, Loves Park
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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.
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A.M. Social Brunch cut the ribbon today on its new restaurant. It’s the third restaurant for the Nebiu family and their second stint in Loves Park. Learn more in the full story at RockRiverCurrent⚫️com.
📍6500 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park
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The signature stained glass from the historic Elks Club in downtown Rockford has been removed ahead of the building’s planned demolition. What will happen with it now - and who gets to keep it - is unclear.
Learn more in the full story at RockRiverCurrent⚫️com.
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The National AIDS Memorial Quilt has returned to Rockford for the first time in years.
National AIDS Memorial Quilt returns to City Hall in Rockford
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Components of a memorial quilt that travels around
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The Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition will now take place Feb. 11-14 at Sinnissippi Park in Rockford.
Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition postponed due to mechanical issue
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The 40th annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition has been
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The former Village Green on North Main Street in Rockford is set to become a food market with produce grown on site.
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