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July 18, 2024

Smoothie King opens first Rockford franchise, 2nd area location coming to Belvidere

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July 9, 2024

Demolition of former Stone Eagle begins to make way for future Raising Cane’s in Rockford

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June 17, 2024

Local family bringing national hot chicken chain Hangry Joe’s to Rockford

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March 20, 2024

Three-business building anchored by Dunkin’ under construction in Belvidere

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March 5, 2024

Beef-a-Roo named one of America’s 40 hottest fast casual restaurants

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March 2, 2024

Plans call for razing former Stone Eagle Tavern to make way for new Raising Cane’s restaurant

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February 5, 2024

Beef-a-Roo expands with shipping container restaurants, including one coming to Freeport

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January 26, 2024

What’s in store for Beef-a-Roo’s new breakfast menu? Here’s what’s coming to all Rockford area locations

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December 13, 2023

Rockford-based Beef-a-Roo opened five new franchises across U.S. in last six months

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October 23, 2023

Five Guys opens new location along North Second Street in Machesney Park

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Urban Equity Properties opens Nu-State Apartments in downtown Rockford

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New vision to preserve Machesney Park’s history involves museum, visitor center and food truck park

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Historic Gunite factory to reopen as Rockford Brake Manufacturing after purchase by 4 former employees


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