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Hotels are so 2020, we're staying in cool Airbnbs in 2021. I just got back from a vacation to Arizona and while I was there I stayed at 3 really cool Airbnbs. Staying at these unique and cool places really made the trip that much better...

Want to know something incredible? In about one hour, you can help to save up to 3 lives. Isn't that amazing? Here's how you do it. Donate blood! We were hanging out at Rock River Valley Blood Center the other week and we got to learn more about just how much they really need blood donors right now...

It's burger time Rockford. Looking for a new burger place to add to your local options? Well, downtown Rockford is about to be home to a new place to satisfy all your burger cravings. Mr. Burger is opening in downtown Rockford. Mr...

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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...

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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...