Big River Info, Illinois

At Rock Cut State Park in Rockford, over 100 types of wildflowers offer a showy display each spring and summer, while the hardwood trees dazzle you with their reds and golds every fall.READ MORE

The Drake Venues are for Chicago's discerning and are simply perfect for celebrations, meetings and service facilities. With an unmatched reputation, The Drake Venues offer technological advancements, a breathtaking ballroom or legendary Gold Coast Room which is spectacular for ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners. With twenty downtown Chicago meeting rooms to choose from at The Drake Venues, parties can be catered for, from five to 600, this distinguished location is simply the perfect place for your corporate retreat, large conference or celebration.READ MORE

The Pie Boss in Aurora, Illinois, is a unique pie shop and restaurant that offers customers an authentic South African cuisine experience through delicious, freshly baked pies that are made using fresh and flavorsome ingredients. Our restaurant offers meat and vegetarian pies that are freshly prepared on a daily basis, using our own pastry and spices, and our menu includes delicious dessert options and special treat, especially for the sweet tooth. Pies from the Pie Boss can be baked from frozen, with milk or beaten egg brushed over. The Pie Boss offers an excellent and flexible catering service that includes party platters and dessert platters that are ideal for private parties.READ MORE

The Hoffman House Restaurant l is known for its world famous prime rib. The Scoreboard Lounge is one of Rockford's finest sports bars. For conventions, nothing compare with Hoffman House Restaurant.READ MORE

At Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer in Peoria, Illinois, visitors can look forward to an amazing dining experience in our downtown restaurant where an eclectic menu of amazing and unique meals, including a extensive bar menu, await them. The interior of our restaurant exudes warmth and comfort, and guests have a choice of traditional meals, signature items, some exotic dishes and our menu also includes vegetarian dishes. To further enhance your meal we have a selection of craft beers, bourbons, hand-crafted cocktails and wine. Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer offers semi-private space for private parties as well as The Loft, located on the 2nd floor and features a dining area and a well-stocked bar. READ MORE

Cyd’s Gourmet Kitchen Cafe and Catering in Peoria, Illinois, was established in 1988 as a family owned catering company, and over the years has built up a stellar reputation as a cafe, takeout, event planning and catering company that is committed to providing excellent and service to its valued customers. With an on-site bakery, our cafe is able to offer freshly baked breads, pastries and many other baked goodies that will appease hungry palates. Customized gift baskets from Cyd’s Gourmet Kitchen Cafe and Catering make ideal gifts for any occasion, and our excellent catering services are perfect for corporate clients, weddings, business meetings, private parties and many other events.READ MORE

Annabella Salon and Spa in Geneva, Illinois, invites you to enjoy a pampering day spa experience where skin, hair and body treatments are enhanced by products which have been derived from plants. We use only Aveda products, which are all natural, pure and ecologically friendly, in our endeavor to protect the environment. As you relax and enjoy a personally customized massage at Annabella Salon and Spa, you will feel the stress and tensions melt away as you are filled with a soothing inner peace and a feeling of wellbeing and rejuvenation. After your relaxing day spa experience, you can further enhance your feeling of wellbeing with any of our handcrafted skin, hair and body treatments or a moisturizing hand massage. A unique gift for someone special is a day spa gift certificate from Annabella Salon and Spa. READ MORE

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Classes at Dance Company Education in Rockford are offered for all levels of experience and students who wish to intensify their training are encouraged to take additional classes and to explore different dance forms.READ MORE

Super 8 Hotel in Rockford is conveniently located and has easy access to the numerous attractions in the area, which will keep the family occupied and interested thereby ensuring an enjoyable holiday.READ MORE