10 Best Swim Instructors in Illinois!

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Catch the Wave Swim Club, South Beloit, IL

This exciting swimming facility offers a unique approach to swim lessons focused on survival and self-rescue, giving participants the confidence and skills to save lives. Utilizing experienced and…

This exciting swimming facility offers a unique approach to swim lessons focused on survival and…

10 Best Dog Kennels in Illinois!

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Stonebridge Kennels, Roscoe, IL

Stonebridge Kennels offers an unbeatable experience where your furry companion can get pampered in a clean and beautiful countryside setting. An experienced staff offers quality services from day…

Stonebridge Kennels offers an unbeatable experience where your furry companion can get pampered in…

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 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…

The 10 Best Pumpkin Patches in Illinois!

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The Lindberg Pumpkin Patch, Caledonia, IL

Located in Caledonia, the Lindberg Pumpkin Patch offers affordable family fun seven days per week. Full of rich history, this rural farm offers a seven-acre corn farm, barnyard petting zoo,…

Located in Caledonia, the Lindberg Pumpkin Patch offers affordable family fun seven days per week.…

The 9 Best Wineries in Illinois!

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McEachran Homestead Winery, Caledonia, IL

McEachran Homestead Winery grows 19 varieties of grapes on two acres of land. They offer guided tours and provide the opportunity to taste a variety of homemade seasonal fruit wines. Complement the…

McEachran Homestead Winery grows 19 varieties of grapes on two acres of land. They offer guided…

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…

10 Best Hair Salons in Illinois

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Fuzion Studios Salon Spa, Rockford, IL

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…

Fuzion Studios Salon Spa will have you looking like a dream from your scalp to your fingertips.…

Stonebridge Kennels, Roscoe, IL

Featured in 10 Best Dog Kennels in Illinois!

Stonebridge Kennels offers an unbeatable experience where your furry companion can get pampered in a clean and beautiful countryside setting. An experienced staff offers quality services from day… Read More

Doc’s Diner, Loves Park, IL

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Thai Hut Restaurant, Rockford, IL

Featured in 10 Best Thai Restaurants in Illinois

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

Fuzion Studios Salon Spa, Rockford, IL

Featured in 10 Best Hair Salons in Illinois

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

Delicious Ink Tattoo and Piercing, Rockford, IL

Featured in 10 Best Piercing Shops in Illinois

There’s no other word for it: the work you’ll get done at Delicious Ink Tattoo and Piercing truly is delicious. Not only does this shop offer skilled piercing services but it has a wide… Read More

Valley Orchard, Cherry Valley, IL

Featured in Best Places to Pick Raspberries in Illinois!

Valley Orchard--a family-owned 35-acre haven--is an idyllic spot for a berry-liscious retreat! Visitors can bask in the warmth of the sun while picking their ripe, juicy raspberries. The views are… Read More

Ripe Life Juice Co., Rockford, IL

Featured in 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Illinois

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

Featured in Editors' Picks: 19 of the Best Things to Do in Illinois!

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

After the Vine, Rockford, IL

Featured in 10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Illinois!

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… Read More

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