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October 17, 2025

Doc’s Diner in Loves Park targets late October reopening after fire

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October 17, 2025

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers closes Machesney Park store after 3.5 years in business

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October 9, 2025

Former Subway in Machesney Park to become first Sassy Mac Boys restaurant

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September 12, 2025

Fast-growing franchise Tahini’s to open first U.S. restaurant in Loves Park

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August 28, 2025

Buffalo Wild Wings Go to open first Belvidere location this week

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August 1, 2025

Rusty Taco to open its first Rockford location in mid-August

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May 28, 2025

Fast-casual taco franchise prepares to open first Rockford location

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May 16, 2025

International dessert chain with gourmet crepes and waffles teases first Rockford location

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April 16, 2025

Church’s Texas Chicken to open Thursday in Machesney Park

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April 4, 2025

Planning to go to Raising Cane’s grand opening? Here’s what to know and a look inside

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Fun-loving Rockford woman’s legacy lives on through support for breast cancer care at UW Health

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

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Rockford’s first Dutch Bros Coffee location gets green light from City Council

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October 31, 2025

Locally owned resale and consignment shop opens in Miracle Mile Rockford

October 30, 2025

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October 25, 2025

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