Stone Eagle Tavern in Rockford to close after 15 years in business
ROCKFORD — Stone Eagle Tavern, a locally owned restaurant that has proudly separated itself from the chains that line East State Street, will close next month after 15 years in business. Owner Jimmy Vitale said the restaurant’s 15-year lease expired on Dec. 31, and he learned Thursday that the owner of the building at 6445 E. State St. plans to sell the property and not extend Stone Eagle’s lease. The restaurant will close on or about Saturday, Feb. 3, giving guests a chance to redeem gift cards, visit with staff, [
Furry Babies closes CherryVale Mall location
CHERRY VALLEY — Furry Babies, a pet store that displayed puppies for sale in cribs on its retail floor and faced controversy over its breeders, has closed its CherryVale Mall location. The interior of the store was empty on Saturday and its gates were closed. It’s unclear if the store will reopen. Its Google listing says it is permanently closed, and its Facebook page now directs to a message saying the content is not available. Calls and messages left with Furry Babies Inc. ownership over the weekend were not returned. […]
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