best in the world

Made in Illinois are the best straws in the world.

So you've stayed at places like Motel 6, The Red Roof Inn, Days Inn, Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn, and/or any similar lodging with the words "motel" or "inn" attached. Feel like an upgrade?

If you're a "foodie," and you want to say you've dined in the world's best restaurant, you really don't have far to drive to make that happen. It's in Chicago.

As has been pointed out in the past, Rockford finds itself on too many lists of non-positive things, and on too few of the positive lists. However, when it comes to celebrating Christmas, we here in the Forest City can hold our heads high.