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Local businesses have always been an integral part of the fabric of our community, and supporting these businesses has never been more important. Q98.5 and Townsquare Rockford is committed to standing with local businesses, and the people who bring them to life and make them special. So we are very proud to introduce our inaugural Q98.5 Townsquare Rockford Townie Awards for 2021. The Townies are our way of honoring some of the local businesses that help define the unique character of the Rockford community. We know you'll recognize some, and others might be new to you -- but since our commu...

Additionally, a handful of Castro area bars received federal assistance last year through the paycheck protection program. The nightlife fund, proposed by District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney, follows other city programs like fee waivers that have been passed by the Board of Supervisors. Some $5 million in fee and tax waivers, introduced by gay District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, passed the board January 5. The waivers and referrals are specifically geared to help entertainment and nightlife venues on the one hand and restaurants on the other. "The city will provide financial relief for appro...

The acquisitions are in part thanks to a revamped Winnebago County delinquent property tax program. The eclectic business at 2106 Broadway owned by Nick Naruz and his family is filled with thousands upon thousands of vintage books, records, comics, toys and other items. A hidden gem in Rockford, the unique store attracts customers from across the country. "We get a lot of people from out of town and out of the country who come and shop at our store," Naruz said. "They can now come and stay with us and walk the two blocks down the street to our store. We have a lot of people who come to ...

The local-favorite is planning expansion and possible Airbnb.

GO NZ: Michelle Langstone's Nelson summer getaway 11 Jan, 2021 05:15 PM 4 minutes to read A summer hike should always end with an icecream. Photo / Getty Images NZ Herald By: Michelle Langstone Michelle Langstone heads to the centre of New Zealand, where 'it feels as if the sun is on you, no matter where you go' I don't know if you plan your activities around icecream but I do, particularly when in Nelson, one of my favourite places in Aotearoa. I organise Nelson visits around at least two, preferably three stops for real fruit icecream, made with berries grown in the Nelson area. It's the r...