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Every year, we're treated to the screaming matches about whether a store should open on Thanksgiving or close its doors so employees can be with their families. Now, a major player has bowed out of the argument.

The parent company of Rockford's ShowPlace 16 and Machesney Park's ShowPlace 14, is the largest movie theater chain in the world.

Given the current charged social atmosphere, you might not plan on going out much until things settle down. If you planned on getting a COVID-19 test today, you've got one less reason to head out.

Not only will our state's casinos remain shuttered, but video gaming in Illinois will also stay unplugged until further notice.

Mirroring Illinois, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers said Monday he plans to issue an order Tuesday closing all nonessential businesses.

The order began at 5 p.m. Saturday and will go until April 7. Like other states, the order will mean residents can still go to the grocery stores, put gas in their cars, take walks outside and make pharmacy runs.

Maybe you figured you'd let the weekend go by, and the crowds at Sunnyside Dispensary would thin down enough for a Monday visit. Well...

You'll want to avoid the 1200 block of North Alpine Road until further notice today.

I enjoy golf, and I try to get out to play at least 3 times per season, schedule permitting. My late father, however, lived for golf and would play 3 times in a day, every day, if my mom would have agreed to it. He had to make due with 6 times per week. He always said that the saddest day of th…

A couple of weeks back, Joe Dredge and I were discussing businesses and restaurants in and around Rockford that while no longer here, still hold a fond place in our memories. A bunch of callers weighed in on some of their "gone but not forgotten" favorites, too.