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Urban Equity Properties to acquire Rever’s Marina, expands News Tower revamp in Rockford - Rock River Current
Urban Equity Properties (UEP) has announced plans to acquire the former Rever’s Marina and expand the former Rockford Register Star News Tower in Rockford.
Full story at rockrivercurrent.com ↗
Local ownership reaches deal to reopen 3 more Beef-a-Roo locations - Rock River Current
The local team that is reviving the Beef-a-Roo brand has reached a deal to reopen three additional locations in Rockford.
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They Left Illinois for Indiana to Escape the 4.95% Income Tax. Indiana Taxes Every Dollar of Their Pension and 401(k) Withdrawals, and Illinois Never Did
Retired couple moved from Illinois to Indiana to avoid the 4.95% flat income tax, but their first Indiana return revealed a bill of $3,827.
Full story at 247wallst.com ↗
Tax evasion case against former Stone Eagle bookkeeper dropped
The case against Lori Rice, the bookkeeper of the former Stone Eagle Tavern, has been dismissed.
Full story at rockfordnewsfirst.com ↗
New restaurant coming to former Hooters in Rockford - Rock River Current
New restaurant is set to take over a former Hooters location in Rockford, which has been vacant for over a year.
Full story at rockrivercurrent.com ↗
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