Beloit man arrested on fifth OWI charge after traffic stop, police say
A Beloit man was arrested following a traffic stop Tuesday, according to the Town of Beloit Police Department.
Rockford’s Plume named one of Illinois’ 50 best restaurants in statewide ranking
he "50 Best Restaurants in Illinois — 2026 Edition" list published by Travel With Me, a Chicago social media platform with about 1 million followers on Facebook alone.
Dairyhäus Is Bringing Back Its 12 Scoops of Christmas
My sweet tooth is already in trouble! Dairyhäus is bringing back its Twelve Scoops of Christmas advent calendar, and the flavors sound absolutely delicious.
Three Magical Christmas Light Displays to See in Rockford
From Sinnissippi Park to Anderson Japanese Gardens, discover three Rockford holiday light displays worth visiting this Christmas.
Former CherryVale Mall Staple Files for Bankruptcy
A former CherryVale Mall retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with some remaining Illinois stores potentially affected.
Free furnace from Pearson felt like ‘divine intervention’ for Rockford-area veteran
ROCKFORD — An Air Force veteran who was one of two local military members to win a free furnace from Pearson Plumbing, Heating & Pest Control said the gift was much-needed with winter approaching. Chantyl Outzen of Machesney Park will be able to replace her aging and unreliable furnace...
Beloit man faces fifth-offense OWI charge
TOWN OF BELOIT, Wis. — A 61-year-old Beloit man faces a fifth-offense operating while intoxicated charge after a traffic stop Monday, Town of Beloit police said.
Veterans Memorial Hall exhibit commemorates local legacy of 2 Civil War units
ROCKFORD — Veterans Memorial Hall will open a new exhibit on Wednesday that celebrates the local legacy of two Civil War units involved in several pivotal moments of the war. The Galloping 8th and the Marching 74th exhibit commemorates the service of the two units, which had large numbers...
Rockford man convicted of animal torture for running over his dog with a truck
A Rockford man was convicted of animal torture and aggravated animal cruelty for running over his own dog with a truck and is scheduled to return to court on January 15, 2027.
Crossbow fired at vehicle after hit-and-run crash in Ogle County, deputies say
Andrew Heidenreich, a 22-year-old Ogle County man, was arrested after allegedly striking a mailbox, pursuing a witness, and firing a crossbow into their vehicle.
