James Purifoy is the founder and owner of 15th & Chris, a restaurant and food truck that serves the Rockford area. Purifoy is shown Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, outside his food truck in Rockford. (Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Ashley Mathis prepares an order on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, inside the 15th & Chris food truck. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
A Flamin' Jack burger, left, and The Mackaveli cook on the grill Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at the 15th & Chris food truck in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
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Ashley Mathis prepares an order on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, inside the 15th & Chris food truck. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
The Mackaveli with barbecue wings and garlic parmesan french fries at 15th & Chris in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
The Flamin' Jack burger with wings and garlic parmesan french fries at 15th & Chris. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
The Mackaveli with barbecue wings and garlic parmesan french fries at 15th & Chris in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
The Mackaveli with barbecue wings and garlic parmesan french fries at 15th & Chris in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
The Flamin' Jack burger with wings and garlic parmesan french fries at 15th & Chris. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)