Beer & Wine

A mid-July opening for the South Beloit "Sunnyside Dispensary" is planned.

Some restaurants like Baker Street Burgers don't care about how annoying masks may seem. If their staff has to wear them, you can do the same for a few minutes.

There are many questions about capacity limits, mask requirements, and social distancing concerns.

The Winnebago County Health Department has approved the return of seating and alcoholic beverages to Rockford City Market tonight.

There's a Skrewball peanut butter whiskey soft-serve machine chillin' in downtown Rockford and it's dangerously delicious.

Freeport's Mayor has issued a new set of guidelines that allows local restaurants to reopen for indoor dining before entering Phase 4 of Illinois' reopening plan.

Amid safety concerns, like many events and concerts in Wisconsin, Country Thunder has made a decision on 2020's four-day music festival.

Rockford's GR815 Beer Fest at the BMO Harris Bank Center has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19 concerns.

In Byron, Illinois (where you'll find 7 bars/restaurants within a stone throw from each other) the main drag has been reconfigured for this special occasion.

Oregon, Illinois will begin using parking lots to allow more seating for local restaurants. Should Rockford do the same?