New Loves Park business with diecast cars, toys and other collectibles readies f... October 27, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK— Ray Smith spent two decades in the auto industry, doing everything from selling... Read More
SALT strives to deliver Rockford an upscale dining experience with 'wow' October 26, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The owners of Rockford’s newest fine-dining establishment have set out to create an... Read More
Sierra sets opening date for new location at Forest Plaza in Rockford October 26, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Sierra plans to open its first location in Rockford on Saturday, Nov.... Read More
Rockford-area gum factory officially has new ownership October 26, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — The 67-year-old factory where some of the nation’s most recognizable gum brands... Read More
New poke bowl restaurant offering Hawaiian and Asian fusion cuisine to open in R... October 24, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new restaurant focused on Hawaiian and Asian fusion cuisine centered around poke... Read More
Five Guys opens new location along North Second Street in Machesney Park October 23, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — A chain restaurant known for its hand-formed burger patties, hand-cut fries... Read More
Family-owned RBK Bakery expands with third Rockford-area location October 23, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app CHERRY VALLEY — A family-owned bakery that specializes in traditional Mexican breads, pastries, cakes,... Read More
Spencer's is renovating space at Forest Plaza for second Rockford-area location October 20, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Spencer’s is adding a second location to the Rockford area with a... Read More
New owners take over Ritchie's Smokin' BBQ in Machesney Park, add new menu optio... October 19, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — New ownership has taken over Ritchie’s Smokin’ BBQ, 7828 N. Second... Read More
New soup shop inside Dairy Depot in Loves Park aims to spread love through food October 19, 2023 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — There’s an addictive quality to the hearty, made-from-scratch soups that Julie... Read More