Whiteside County Far Results: Heavy Horse Show
MORRISON, IL - William Hagemann of Stillman Valley took Champion Mare Over All at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair's Heavy Horse Show. Champion Mare Over All (Rosette Ribbon): William Hagemann, Stillman Valley with Belgian. Champion Gelding (Rosette Ribbon): Steven Connell, Delmar, IA with Belgian. Champion Stall
Two people injured following motorcycle crash in Beloit
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two people were sent to the hospital after a motorcycle crash in Beloit early Thursday morning. According to the City of Beloit Police Department, the crash happened just before 1:30 a.m. near Liberty Avenue and Third Street. When police arrived, they found the motorcycle in flames...
Stillman Valley high schoolers gain fire service experience through local fire department internship
The Stillman Fire Protection District has welcomed nine Stillman Valley High School students into its doors for an internship program this fall.
Rockford region’s home sale prices top record high for third-straight month
ROCKFORD — Home sale prices in the region topped record highs for the third consecutive month in July, continuing a surge that has seen new price highs in 14 of the past 27 months. The three-month rolling-average price of a home sold in Boone, Winnebago and Ogle counties was...
Winnebago woman charged with DUI after flipping truck near Rock River
A 21-year-old Winnebago woman was charged with DUI after her pickup truck rolled near the Rock River in Ogle County, Illinois, early Thursday morning.
Rockford Is Getting a Chocolate Lover’s Dream Spot
Rockford is getting a new dessert lounge filled with Belgian chocolate, gelato, crepes and waffles, and my sweet tooth is already counting down.
Rockford man charged with killing 3-month-old after decade-long investigation
Michael Wilson Jr. has been charged with first-degree murder following the 2015 death of his 3-month-old son, which an autopsy attributed to child abuse and homicide.
Peter Cullen, the legendary voice of Optimus Prime, dies at 85
Renowned voice actor Peter Cullen, best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has passed away at the age of 85.
Rockford man arrested following alleged shooting, police say
Rockford Police responded to a report of shots fired Wednesday night after residents reported hearing gunfire.
Palace Wine Bar hosts grand opening in Rockford
Palace Wine Bar will mark its official grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 27 in downtown Rockford. The event will include Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara as a special guest, according to a community announcement. Community members are invited to attend the ceremony, tour the business and tak
