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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rockford's Madison Street reconstruction worries businesses
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Major construction on Madison Street has not only impacted traffic, but some business owners on the corridor say they're worried they will suffer financial losses if the construction deters customers. The City of Rockford announced the Madison Street corridor would receive a of its streetscape, along with water main upgrades, beginning May 12th through October 31st. The road will be closed to through traffic, with access to businesses remaining open. 'It's a little bit more of a struggle if you're not planning the day ahead, considering the construction,' said Ramiro Camacho, manager of Disco Chicken, 212 E State Street. The $6.6 million project was first introduced to the city in 2017. In Phase 1 of the project, the city is looking to completely resurface the northern end of the street from State Street to Prairie Street and improve the sidewalk, bike paths and railroad tracks. Toni Arbisi, the owner of Arbisi's City Body Shop, said he has heard complaints about a lack of communication from the city, but that hasn't been his experience. 'The project manager has been here, Fehr Graham (the engineering contractor) has been down here to explain everything that's going to happen, showed us the blueprints and how it's all going to work out,' Arbisi said. 'Plus, with the City we've had several meetings that we've been part of, in preparation for all this to happen.' Interim Public Works director Tim Hinkens said some of the complaints stem from unexpected construction projects nearby, including utility work along E. State Street. 'Both of those were unanticipated by us before the construction started. So I totally understand if people feel frustrated with the lack of knowledge of exactly what was going to be happening in front of their business and what the timelines are,' Hinkens said. 'We're doing our best to make sure that we continue to knock on those doors and be available to answer any questions.' Arbisi said business owners can agree that they're excited to see the project completed. 'It is definitely something that needs to be done, especially with the railroad coming through here and the trolley that goes back and forth,' he said. 'So it's also nice for that. It's good for the city because people wrap around here to get to State Street, Market, Lafayette, Olivem Prairie Street. So it's got a lot of things that it touches and it needs to be done.' Construction will be paused on Fridays to accommodate Rockford City Market events. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disco Chicken trolls Raising Cane's Rockford opening: ‘All chicken deserve seasoning'
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Disco Chicken, the downtown Rockford chicken eatery, trolled the opening of the new Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers on its opening day. Raising Cane's is of its new Rockford location on Tuesday, April 15th. The Baton Rouge-based restaurant, which boasts its 'ONE LOVE' of chicken with a focused menu that includes chicken fingers, fries, coleslaw, and Texas toast, operates on the spot formerly occupied by Stone Eagle Tavern, at 6445 E. State Street. Raising Cane's is also known for its signature dipping sauce and is known nationally for its breaded, unseasoned chicken strips. Disco Chicken, the DJ-club-themed chicken restaurant with a rooftop patio, located at 212 E. State Street, took to , saying, 'In anticipation of Raising Cane's opening in Rockford, we at Disco Chicken are here for you in your time of need…and seasoning.' The restaurant promises it will give away Nickle Bags of its 'disco seasoning' to 'Caniacs,' as Raising Cane's fans have become known, starting at 11 a.m. today. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rockford Restaurants compete to see which one has the best vegan food
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford restaurants are competing against each other to see which business has the best vegan menu items. Diners will have the opportunity to vote on which items and restaurants are the best. The contest runs until the end of March. One participating restaurant is extremely excited about the chance to share its best vegan food with the community. 'Rockford's growing and becoming a wonderful downtown area and it's nice to be able to see all the [people] that are coming out for the first time that have never had our food,' said Disco Chicken Manager Krystle Testa. Here is a full list of the restaurants participating in the challenge: Ambiance Cuisine Catering & Cocktails Bagels & More Cheezy's Grilled Cheeses Disco Chicken Fresh Ideas (Rockford University) Golden Fusion Gratitude Bistro Jessica's Restaurant Oak & Embers (Riverview Inn) Pig Minds Brewing Co. Plume Poke Green Prairie Street Brewing Co. SALT. Sizz N Fizz Social Charcuterie Bar & Cocktails Sticky Rice Bites Thai Jasmine Rice & Noodles The Olive Branch – Greek Food Truck Vintage Goose Cafe (UIC Students Only) WEHPAH Food Truck You can vote for a winner at their . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
