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Alvarez Mexican Restaurant
Casual/Mexican 1600 S. Bell School Road, Cherry Valley, Ill. (815) 332-9847 205 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, Ill. (815) 633-4588 Also in South Beloit, Freeport & Rochelle, Ill. Lunch, Dinner
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Franchesco’s Ristorante
Upscale/Italian-American 7128 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, Ill. (815) 229-0800 Sommelier, live entertainment, weddings, banquets, Sinatra Lounge, Benny’s Bar Lunch, Dinner View Larger Map
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Fried Green Tomatoes
New American, traditional Italian 213 N. Main St., Galena, Ill. (815) 777-3938 Dinner View Larger Map
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Octane Inter Lounge
Casual/New American 124 N. Main St., Rockford, Ill. (815) 965-4012 Lunch, Dinner View Larger Map
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Olympic Tavern
Casual/American 2327 N. Main St., Rockford, Ill. (815) 962-8758 www.theolympictavern.com Lunch, Dinner View Larger Map
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Starved Rock Lodge Dining Room
Casual/American Routes 178 & 71, Utica, Ill. (815) 220-7321 Breakfast, Lunch, Sun. Brunch, Dinner Reservations recommended. View Larger Map
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Sunset Grille
Fine Dining. Upscale restaurant at Chestnut Mt. Resort, offering something for everyone, along with magnificent views. 8700 W Chestnut Rd., Galena, Ill. (800) 397-1320 www.chestnutmtn.com Lunch,...
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Maciano’s Pizza and Pastaria
Two locations serving the Rockford, Ill. area: 5801 Columbia Parkway, Rockford, Ill. 815-227-5577 6746 Broadcast Parkway, Loves Park, Ill. 815-633-7500 http://www.macianos.com/ Plus five Chicagoland...
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Fall Planting: Things to Know Before You Grow
Fall is a great time to prepare for next year’s gardens. Learn from the local experts on what to plant and how to plant it, for beautiful results next year. Beech Tree We think of spring as planting...
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Success Stories: Phones Plus.Biz
No Internet startup, this longtime Janesville business has spent nearly 30 years helping businesses to stay in touch with their customers. Learn what it takes to stay relevant in a shifting...
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Church Celebrates 175 Years of Service
One of the oldest churches in Rockford, Centennial United Methodist has served since the city’s early settlements. Find out why this two centuries after its founding, this downtown church is still...
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Encouraging Altruism in Future Doctors
The UIC College of Medicine, in Rockford, Ill., is taking the next step in patient welfare by encouraging its students to learn the realities not always found in a textbook. Dr. Vivek Kantayya (left)...
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Wedding Dreams
Not just anyplace will do on your very special day. Check out these wonderful venues in Rockford, Ill., and learn how they can breathe life into your particular wedding dream. Photos by Nels Akerlund....
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Crisp New Fall Looks
Copperstone Inn and The Pavillion at Orchard Ridge, in Rockton, Ill., provide a beautiful setting for our Autumn Fashion Shoot. Check out this season’s classy new trends. One big look for the Fall...
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College Guide: Judson University
Judson University (Private/Four-Year) 1151 N. State St., Elgin, Ill., and 1055 Featherstone Road, Rockford, Ill. www.JudsonU.edu Judson University is an evangelical Christian university offering a...
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College Guide: Kishwaukee College
Kishwaukee College (Community/Two-Year) 21193 Malta Road, Malta, Ill. www.kishwaukeecollege.edu Kishwaukee College wants to make a difference in a student’s life, by offering the learning...
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College Guide: Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University (Public/Four-Year) 1425 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Ill. www.niu.edu Since its founding in 1895 as a state teachers college, Northern Illinois University (NIU) has grown...
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College Guide: Rock Valley College
Rock Valley College (Public/Two-Year) 3301 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, Ill. www.rockvalleycollege.edu For more than 45 years, Rock Valley College has been the Rockford area’s best choice for...
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