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Richie’s Smokin’ BBQ temporarily closes due to owner’s medical procedure

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Richie’s Smokin’ BBQ in Machesney Park announced a temporary closure on Wednesday as the owner is set to undergo a significant medical procedure.

Co-owner Taylor Griep made the announcement on Facebook late Wednesday.

“Due to an extensive long battle with some personal medical issues I will need to undergo some serious medical procedures and treatments. With that being said we have no choice but to close the restaurant during my surgery and healing duration. I wish this wasn’t the only option but without me the restaurant cannot operate,” she wrote.

Griep anticipated the restaurant, located at 7828 N. 2nd Street, will be closed from 8 to 12 weeks, and will remain open until April 13th.

In the meantime, Griep said the restaurant will still be available for catering orders.

Sassy Mac Boys to move into former Machesney Park Subway

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A former Subway restaurant in Machesney Park is set to become the home of Sassy Mac Boys, as the food truck launches its first brick and mortar location. Owner Donald Czyzyk announced the expansion on Facebook. Based out of Durand, the Sassy Mac Boys food…

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Police seek owner of partially sunken boat found in Machesney Park

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Authorities are searching for the owner of an unmanned, partially sunken boat found in the Rock River on Wednesday morning. First responders from both North Park and Loves Park fire departments were called to the Bauer Parkway bridge for a possible water rescue. When they…

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