Machesney Park teen rises from humble beginnings to inspire others May 11, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — Jeremeh Dagdayan speaks with a level of maturity beyond his 17 years... Read More
How the groundUP stores went from a simple sticker to a multifaceted maintenance... April 29, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK— It started with a sticker. It was 2006 and Sam Furman, who had... Read More
The Mill aims for late summer opening after renovating former Cronies in Machesn... April 27, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — A husband-and-wife team is busy renovating the former Cronies Bar & Grill... Read More
Pit Stop convenience store one of several new businesses at Machesney Park strip... April 27, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — The former Short Stop Food Mart and liquor store is being remodeled... Read More
Northwest Bank is still serving Rockford 50 years after 'a leap of faith' April 22, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — It may seem like an unlikely group of investors to start a bank.... Read More
New CBD and hemp store in Machesney Park born out of search for 'a better way' April 20, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — Tim Stotz’ foray into CBD started as a frustrated and ultimately disappointed... Read More
Fresh burgers and custard made 'the Freddy's way' come to Machesney Park April 11, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — Village President Steve Johnson was a fan of Freddy’s Frozen Custard &... Read More
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to open in Machesney Park on Tuesday April 8, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has set an opening date for its... Read More
'I'd like to be like a Shark Tank': Multifaceted Amez Enterprises looks for more... March 21, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — If you ask Bryan and Amanda Amezquita what the future holds for... Read More
After supply chain delays, Freddy's Frozen Custard sets opening in Machesney Par... March 21, 2022 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — After supply-chain issues delayed the shipment of some equipment, Freddy’s Frozen Custard... Read More