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Platt Hill Nursery Announces Rockford Grand Opening
Platt Hill Nursery will open its new Rockford location at the former Village Green site this April.
The Most In-Demand Suburb in Illinois for 2026 Isn't Near Chicago
Illinois' top suburb for movers in 2026 is Edwardsville, near St. Louis. MoveBuddha data shows a 1.52 in-to-out ratio and median home price of $314,551.
This Illinois Popcorn Took Eight Years to Make and It Needs Zero
Illini SuperPop, a naturally savory butter-free popcorn hybrid from U of I and Riggs Beer Company, took 8 years to perfect. Find it in Champaign-Urbana now.
Troubling Update on Tom and Jerry’s Fire in Sycamore
A firefighter staffing shortage in Sycamore may have impacted the response to the fire that destroyed Tom and Jerry’s restaurant.
Rockford Wrestling Fans Still Have a Place to See Live Matches
WWE no longer tours cities like Rockford, but local fans can still see live professional wrestling thanks to weekly Premier Pro Wrestling shows and events like Battle of Byron.
DJ Moore Sneaks Packers Jab Into Goodbye to Bears Fans
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore is reportedly headed to the Buffalo Bills and thanked Bears fans for their support during his three seasons in Chicago.
Dangerous Storms Could Hit Rockford Tuesday
Rockford and Northern Illinois face a risk of severe storms Tuesday including tornadoes and damaging winds.