Local

2020 was a terrible year for the service industry. Life changed as we know it when it comes to bars and restaurants. Locally, so many places have been affected, and even had to close their doors due to the pandemic. The Office Nightclub suffered greatly when the pandemic hit in 2020...

Spring is almost here, and that means we finally have nice enough weather to do things outside again! Our favorite outdoor spots are going to open up for the season and we can finally enjoy some family time in the sunshine. One of our local favorites just announced their opening date for 2021...

Have you gotten the COVID-19 vaccine yet? If you have, then you probably have that snazzy little vaccine card with your name and vaccine date on it. That card is going to become more and more important as time goes on this year. I have a feeling it will be like your driver's license or passport at some point...

Now more than ever it's important to shop local. Whether it's what you get for lunch, or where you shop for your holiday gifts, you should definitely check out all the local options we have in the 815. Another great thing that's happening locally is businesses supporting each other during this hard time...

What did I just watch?

You know that phrase from when you were younger, "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream?" I feel like once you become an adult the remix should be, "I scream, you scream, we all scream for coffee!" Because is there really anything better than a good cup of coffee...

A family is looking for your help locating their missing granddaughter Alexia Clemons who is just 15 years old. According to the family, she has been missing from Rockford IL since August 5th she is 15 has a mental health history threatening suicide...

To be honest this has been a source of confusion for me for a while.

The pandemic has hit a lot of businesses hard. From major retailers to local ma & pa shops, pretty much everyone has been affected in one way or another. And we're really sad to have to talk about this closing. But, luckily, it's not "goodbye", it's "see you in your different location"! ...

Dessert through a straw sounds like fun.