The 9 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Illinois!

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Jessica's Restaurant, Roscoe, IL

This longtime community favorite restaurant has been open for decades and features excellent service in a pleasant environment. They have a diverse menu with many options to choose from including…

This longtime community favorite restaurant has been open for decades and features excellent…

The 10 Best Pubs in Illinois!

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The Hope and Anchor English Pub, Loves Park, IL

For friendly and prompt service, look no further than the Hope and Anchor English Pub. Locals highly recommend the fish and chips, but also love the coffee crusted pork chops, crab cakes, and lemon…

For friendly and prompt service, look no further than the Hope and Anchor English Pub. Locals…

The 9 Best Pet Groomers in Illinois!

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Spiffy Pets, Machesney Park, IL

Spiffy Pets always puts their customers first and strive to provide the best grooming experience for all pets. Their caring staff pamper pets in a calm atmosphere, leaving even the most anxious pets…

Spiffy Pets always puts their customers first and strive to provide the best grooming experience…

The 8 Best Markets in Illinois!

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Choices Natural Market, Loves Park, IL

Choices Natural Market features a wide selection of natural and organic products, bulk foods, vitamins, and health foods. They also have an amazing vegan selection and even have cooking…

Choices Natural Market features a wide selection of natural and organic products, bulk foods,…

The 8 Best Zumba Classes in Illinois!

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Rumba Dance Fitness, Loves Park, IL

If you’re looking for Zumba or Rumba Zumba classes in the Rockford area, head over to Rumba Dance Fitness studio in Loves Park. They offer a variety of Zumba-system classes, including Aqua…

If you’re looking for Zumba or Rumba Zumba classes in the Rockford area, head over to Rumba…

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Illinois!

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After the Vine, Rockford, IL

Want to enhance your palate, or just in the mood to sample some great wines? After the Vine is your ultimate destination. This chic wine boutique has wine tasting along with a variety of events like…

Want to enhance your palate, or just in the mood to sample some great wines? After the Vine is your…

10 Best Buffets in Illinois

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Stockholm Inn, Rockford, IL

The Stockholm Inn in Rockford is the perfect place to embrace Swedish culture, including Swedish food. You can enjoy it all at this restaurant’s breakfast buffet.

The Stockholm Inn in Rockford is the perfect place to embrace Swedish culture, including Swedish…

The 8 Best Antique Stores in Illinois!

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Hidden Treasures Antiques, Loves Park, IL

Known as the largest antique mall in the Rockford area, Hidden Treasures Antiques showcases a giant selection of ever-changing inventory. Their 37,500-square-foot showroom features thousands of…

Known as the largest antique mall in the Rockford area, Hidden Treasures Antiques showcases a giant…

10 Best Bowling Alleys in Illinois!

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Don Carter Lanes, Rockford, IL

This community icon has been around for over 50 years and is the largest center in Northern Illinois with 42 lanes, equipped with computer scoring. They have a bar & grill, a pro shop, and host many…

This community icon has been around for over 50 years and is the largest center in Northern…

After the Vine, Rockford, IL

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Stockholm Inn, Rockford, IL

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The Stockholm Inn in Rockford is the perfect place to embrace Swedish culture, including Swedish food. You can enjoy it all at this restaurant’s breakfast buffet.

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Don Carter Lanes, Rockford, IL

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Thai Hut Restaurant, Rockford, IL

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Thai Hut Restaurant is a true hidden gem in Rockford. It’s a small restaurant, so most customers order takeout. Thai Hut Restaurant prepares your food fresh to order so it’s already hot… Read More

Ripe Life Juice Co., Rockford, IL

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It’s easy (and delicious) to live the ripe life at Ripe Life Juice Co. This Rockford vegan cafe and juice bar is known for its vegan chili, acai bowls, smoothies, and much more.

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Get your Zen on

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Koi ponds, waterfalls, raked gravel, traditional Asian architectural structures and more - these are just some of the beautiful features of the award-winning Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford,… Read More

Doc’s Diner, Loves Park, IL

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Fuzion Studios Salon Spa, Rockford, IL

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Fuzion Studios Salon Spa will have you looking like a dream from your scalp to your fingertips. This popular hotspot offers a full range of hair care and nail services so you can enjoy an all-over… Read More

Abreo Restaurant, Rockford, IL

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If you like small, creative dishes served in a dramatic fashion, you’ll appreciate Abreo Restaurant in Rockford. Chef Paul Sletten is passionate about creating and reinventing unique, seasonal… Read More

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