One of Northern Illinois’ most beloved burger restaurants, 15th & Chris has been a community staple for nearly five years, known for its delicious burgers, fries and shakes. But the restaurant recently suffered a major setback this weekend after a fire that caused more than $100,000 in damage.
15th & ChrisFood trucks are undoubtedly the driving force behind restaurant popularity. (No pun intended.) They often serve delicious burgers and fries to customers in the Northern Illinois area.
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Local foodies love the food on 15th Street, and it’s not uncommon to see long lines when heading out. The restaurant was damaged, but the food truck was unharmed.
What happened?
A fire broke out on Sunday night, but luckily no one was hurt. However, the restaurant at 201 15th Avenue was so badly damaged that it was closed for a period of time for repairs. The Rockford Fire Department is currently investigating the incident as follows. possibility of arsonand they are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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As of this writing, 15th & Chris owner James Purifoy has not posted anything about the restaurant fire. facebook pageBut if you know Prefoy, you know he’s determined to rebuild and reopen the restaurant as soon as possible.
15th & Chris via Facebook
Bring a taste of 15th & Chris to people and hope our food trucks continue to serve their communities. The community will no doubt gather around the restaurant to offer their support and condolences to the owners and staff.
The fire at 15th & Chris reminds us of the importance of support local companythe community is looking forward to reopening the restaurant.
[h/t WTVO]
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