8 Beef

Jul 02, 2026 - 07:00 - -

New McDonald’s location set to rise on W. Riverside in Rockford

Apr 30, 2026 - 07:00 - -

New Dutch Bros Illinois location opens in June. See other upcoming sites

Jun 08, 2026 - 07:00 - -

Community concern mounts around Flock’s location tracking cameras in Rockford

Feb 26, 2026 - 08:00 - -

'No Kings' rallies return March 28. See Rockford times, locations

Mar 25, 2026 - 07:00 - -

Smokey Bones closes its doors in Rockford

Jan 16, 2026 - 15:52 - -

Smokey Bones location in Illinois closes. Here's what we know

Jan 16, 2026 - 08:00 - -

Dutch Bros to open first Rockford location on Wednesday

Jun 10, 2026 - 07:00 - -

Dutch Bros. Coffee to hold grand opening at new Rockford location

Jun 09, 2026 - 07:00 - -

Rockford

Apr 27, 2026 - 07:00 - -

After entering the Chicago suburbs, Dutch Bros is coming to Rockford

May 15, 2026 - 07:00 - -

The Issues: NFL urges Bears to decide on stadium location as Illinois lawmakers debate megaprojects bill

Apr 30, 2026 - 07:00 - -

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

Nov 03, 2025 - 08:00 - -

Rockford

Apr 03, 2026 - 07:00 - -

Eye care store to open new location on E State Street in Rockford

Mar 30, 2026 - 07:00 - -

Dutch Bros Coffee prepares to open first location in Rockford

Oct 16, 2025 - 07:00 - -

Rockford Beef

Apr 27, 2026 - 07:00 - -

City council approves contract for Rockford’s Flock location tracking cameras

Mar 02, 2026 - 08:00 - -

Smokey Bones in Rockford permanently closes

Jan 14, 2026 - 08:00 - -

McAlister’s Deli coming to Rockford, new location set for 2026

Jan 27, 2026 - 08:00 - -

7 Brew announces location in Machesney Park

Jan 17, 2026 - 08:00 - -

VASA Fitness to Open 68th Club Nationwide in Rockford, IL

Dec 19, 2025 - 08:00 - -

Early voting starts Feb. 5. Here are Rockford area locations, times

Feb 04, 2026 - 08:00 - -

Vasa Fitness to open new location in Rockford

Dec 19, 2025 - 08:00 - -

First Dutch Bros coming to Chicagoland. Here's where

May 13, 2026 - 07:00 - -

Illinois Sees A Drop In Wendy's Restaurants Amid Restructuring Plans

May 12, 2026 - 07:00 - -

Vasa Fitness Nears 70 Locations Amid Continued Growth

Dec 22, 2025 - 08:00 - -

Illinois Wendy’s Customers Should Pay Attention

Feb 17, 2026 - 08:00 - -

Southern Chicken Chain Favorite Expands to Illinois

Nov 12, 2025 - 08:00 - -

QuikTrip opens second location in Rockford

Apr 24, 2025 - 07:00 - -

QuikTrip opens new Rockford location

Apr 24, 2025 - 07:00 - -

Northern Illinois Food Bank closer to opening new Rockford location

Oct 02, 2024 - 07:00 - -

Crumbl Cookies announces opening date for new Rockford location

Nov 01, 2023 - 07:00 - -

QuikTrip Opens Rockford, Illinois, Travel Center, With More to Come

Apr 23, 2024 - 07:00 - -

Burlington Coat Factory ready to open at new Rockford location. What you need to know.

Nov 17, 2023 - 08:00 - -

Is Buc

May 27, 2025 - 07:00 - -

QuikTrip opens second Rockford location

Apr 24, 2025 - 07:00 - -

Hooters location in Illinois among several that just closed

Jun 05, 2025 - 07:00 - -

Northern Illinois Food Bank's new location extends opening date

Dec 24, 2024 - 08:00 - -

New Chipotle location could be coming to Rockford

Mar 12, 2025 - 07:00 - -

Fast

May 28, 2025 - 07:00 - -

Goodwill finds new location for Excel Center in Rockford

Nov 13, 2024 - 08:00 - -

QDOBA plans to open 3 new locations in Rockford

Mar 13, 2025 - 07:00 - -

US Visible Satellite Map in Rockford, IL

Sep 10, 2025 - 08:31 - -

Half Price Books Outlet to close its Rockford location this spring

Feb 21, 2023 - 08:00 - -

Rockford, other Illinois KFC restaurants announce ‘surprise’ closures

Aug 20, 2024 - 07:00 - -

Dozens of Smokey Bones locations will be rebranded. Are Illinois locations impacted?

Jun 27, 2025 - 07:00 - -

Illinois location among over 30 Hooters restaurants suddenly shuttered

Jun 06, 2025 - 07:00 - -

New cafe opens second location in Rockford area. What you need to know

Sep 26, 2023 - 07:00 - -

Familiar name in Rockford Italian dining readies to open a second location

Sep 27, 2022 - 07:00 - -

Packer Fastener Announces New Illinois Location

Jun 02, 2022 - 07:00 - -

These Are The Best Fish Fry’s According to This Illinois Town

Mar 04, 2025 - 08:00 - -

Meet the shoppers at Northern Illinois Food Bank, why the expanded location is crucial

Aug 28, 2024 - 07:00 - -

Rockford’s Capri Restaurant Eyes New Temporary Location While Fire Rebuild Continues

Jan 12, 2023 - 08:00 - -

Beacon Opens New Greenfield Location in Northern Illinois

Dec 02, 2022 - 08:00 - -

Lightning Strike Map in Rockford, IL

Sep 30, 2025 - 02:24 - -

Smokey Bones to close 15 locations, pursue conversions

Sep 08, 2025 - 07:00 - -

After 86 years in Rockford's Midtown, Guler's Appliance has a new home. Check it out

Jul 19, 2022 - 07:00 - -

Crumbl Cookies location coming soon to Rockford

Jun 12, 2023 - 07:00 - -

Good Trouble Lives On protests in northern Illinois: Locations, times, what you need to know

Jul 14, 2025 - 07:00 - -

Nationwide 'No Kings' rallies aim to 'reject authoritarianism.' Here are Illinois times, spots

Jun 10, 2025 - 07:00 - -

Raising Cane's opening new restaurants in 6 cities this month. Here's where.

Jun 03, 2025 - 07:00 - -

Popular Steakhouse Is Closing 40 Locations Including Illinois

Feb 27, 2024 - 08:00 - -

Dog Haus Opens Brand New Franchise Location In Rockford, Illinois On December 16th

Dec 08, 2017 - 08:00 - -

IL Carson's Store Closes, Is Rockford's Bergner's Location Next?

Mar 05, 2018 - 08:00 - -

Rockford Papa Murphy's location closed

Dec 13, 2013 - 08:00 - -

Platt Hill Nursery Is Opening Its Rockford Store Soon

Mar 10, 2026 - 07:00 - -

Noodles and Company plans more closures

Jan 23, 2026 - 08:00 - -

Rockford's Second QuikTrip Is Now Open! Is It as Good as the Ones with a K?

Apr 24, 2025 - 07:00 - -

Beloved Illinois Breakfast Joint is Expanding to a New Location Next Month

Feb 07, 2024 - 08:00 - -