I will never turn my back on pizza when it's made right here in Rockford, Illinois.  We have some of the best pizza around, don't ya think?

Growing up in Rockford my entire life, I've dabbled in the pizza scene a little bit.  I've never been a major fan of pizza growing up, but I'll scarf down an extra large pizza if my life depended on it.

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If you love pizza as much as everyone else in Rockford, you'll be excited to know that we have some fantastic hotspots, each offering their own take on the perfect pizza crust.

I was on a mission to find the best pizza crust in the Stateline, whether that's Rockford, Belvidere, Loves Park, Machesney, or anywhere within a 50 mile radius.  After taking it to Facebook, I compiled a list of 11 spots that stood out the most.

These places offer not only great pizza, but excellent pizza crust, too.

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From thin and crispy to thick and chewy, ensuring there's something for every pizza lover to go around and nobody to disappoint!

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So, if you're ever looking for pizza that's not only delicious but has the perfect texture and consistency in their pizza crust, try one of these pizza hotspots.  I don't think any of them will disappoint... how can pizza ever make you sad?!

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