Another familiar face preparing for the large crowd is Jarrod Hennis, owner of Rockford Art Deli. "It’s open the doors and hang on strong," Jarrod says. "Stroll on State is an incredible event.

"With Hard Rock coming in, there's a lot more events on the East Side," said Rockford Art Deli owner Jarrod Hennis, who's also the secretary for the River District Association. "We're trying to ...

Whether your family wants to defy tradition or you're trying to ignore the holiday all together, these spots will be open and serving their regular menus. Most people wait all year for a ...