New Rockford shop offers mailing, shipping and resources to help small businesses grow
ROCKFORD — A new storefront in the shopping center near Valli Produce aims to be a one-stop resource for mailing, printing, packaging and a multitude of business service needs. MAS Mail & Print Center is now open at 5970 E. State St., which is next to Oscar’s Pub &...
In Rockford, cannabis tax revenues become a flashpoint in budget and racial equity debate
This week's Rockford City Council meeting was marked by intense debate and public concern over the proposed reallocation of cannabis tax revenue, originally earmarked for community equity programs.
‘They Are Investigating’: Radio Host JoBo Dies Suddenly at His Home
Joe Colborn, known to generations of Chicago radio listeners as Joe “JoBo” Bohannon, has passed away. Officers responded to his home in Freeport, Illinois, on November 24. The Stephenson County Coroner’s Office confirmed to WGN News that Colborn died at the age of 70, but did not provide a cause of death.
Comedian Chris Tucker coming to Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hard Rock Live announces the next comedian set to perform in the Forest City. Chris Tucker will take the stage Friday, March 27. Doors for the event open at 7 p.m. and attendees must be 21 years old or older. Tucker is an actor and comedian...
Woman who died after she was struck by vehicle in Janesville identified
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department on Tuesday identified a woman who died after being struck by a vehicle last month.
Rever’s Marina in downtown Rockford to go back up for sale
ROCKFORD — A riverfront building that was the longtime home of Rever’s Marina is going back on the market nearly a year and a half after it was bought for a long-term redevelopment plan. Teague Dickey, the owner of Iconic Energy, purchased the building through an LLC called...
ISP Troop 1 Announces Results of November’s Special Patrols
PECATONICA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 1 Commander, Captain Joseph Blanchette, has announced the results of four special patrols in Whiteside, Lee, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties during November. Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Whiteside and Winnebago counties allowed the ISP to focus...
Intoxicated father attacks child’s mother in Beloit, pleads guilty to multiple felonies
A man who beat his child's mom pleaded guilty to multiple felonies of domestic violence and victim intimidation on Monday morning.
Rockford joins global recognition of World AIDS Day
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford has officially joined the global recognition of World AIDS Day. “I, Thomas P. McNamara, as mayor of the City of Rockford, do hereby proclaim December 1st, 2025, to be World AIDS Day,” said Mayor of Rockford Tom McNamara. At the Rockford City Council, McNamara delivered a...
New Beloit Police Chief sworn in
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The City of Beloit officially has a new Chief of Police. Schonella Stewart was sworn in as Chief of Police on Monday evening at Beloit College’s Eaton Chapel after being appointed as chief late last month. After serving 19 years in law enforcement in Oak...
