Rockford cemetery expands cremation memorial garden as trends shift away from traditional burial
ROCKFORD — A more than 150-year-old cemetery founded by Swedish immigrants is developing a new cremation memorial garden to keep pace with a growing trend that has shifted more families away from traditional burials. Scandinavian Cemetery, 1700 Rural St., is in the midst of creating a new section dedicated...
Spooky, Scary, Skeletons at Beloit Stadium of Screams!
Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — We’re hanging out with Janine Idstein, Event Sales Manager, to talk about Stadium of Screams brought to you by Diamond View Events!. Janine showed us through some of the twists and turns, and we ended up in the batting cages with our new giant skeleton friend that’ll be bringing scares to people every weekend at ABC Supply Stadium!
Rockford faces nearly $6 million budget shortfall for 2027
The City of Rockford is looking ahead to next year's budget. It is at an almost a $6 million dollar shortfall. City officials are having conversations about what they need to do in order to close the gap.
Spook the Blocks returns for downtown Rockford trick-or-treating tradition
ROCKFORD — A trick-or-treating tradition is returning to downtown for its 11th year. The River District Association will host its annual Spook the Blocks event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The free event, which debuted in 2015, invites kids and their families to dress up in...
Rockford man gets 5 years for cocaine delivery and 5 years for weapons charge
Zacharie Carner, a 27-year-old Rockford man, was sentenced to ten years in prison for manufacturing cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Two charged after fight escalates into shooting in Rockford, police say
Two people have been charged following a shooting Sunday night, according to the Rockford Police Department.
South Beloit manufacturer RMG acquires Connecticut company
SOUTH BELOIT — A local manufacturer that builds wire processing equipment is expanding its reach with the acquisition of a Connecticut company. RMG, formerly known as Rockford Manufacturing Group, announced on Tuesday the acquisition of Shuster Mettler Corporation. The acquisition includes the company’s assets, product lines, intellectual property and its New Haven, Connecticut operations. Shuster machine sales, production and support will now originate from RMG and its sales reps and distributo
Semi-truck catches fire in Cherry Valley early Tuesday
A semi-truck completely engulfed in flames Tuesday morning on Interstate 39 in Cherry Valley.
Rockford family face hardship as EBT scam drains hundreds from account
A Rockford family is left scrambling after being the victim of a SNAP card scam that wiped their account of its funds overnight.
20-year-old Rockford man fatally struck while walking on U.S. 20 early Sunday
Deven Peterson, 20, of Rockford, was struck and killed by a vehicle on U.S. 20 near Cherry Valley in the early hours of Sunday.
