When the summer heat hits the Rockord region, I'm heading for the nearest ice cream shop. 3 Local Ice Cream Shops That Should Be On Your Summer Treat ListI've recently been made aware of some locally owned ice cream joints nearby that are serving up some of the best ice cream treats in Illinois and Wisconsin. Whether you're searching for handcrafted sundaes, creative specialty desserts, or simply a great scoop of premium ice cream, these hidden gems deserve a visit before summer ends. They also offer classic soft-serve, sundaes, malts, banana splits, acai bowls, and 12 rotating flavors of hand-dipped ice cream. Pokie's is Worth the Drive to OrfordvilleAbout a 30-minute drive northwest of Rockford, you'll come to the unique, small Wisconsin town called Orfordville, home of Pokie's Ice Cream Shop.