Rockford, IL Murder Case: Man Charged 4 Years After Woman Killed
Suspect was already in Winnebago County Jail on unrelated charges when prosecutors authorized murder charge.
New solar project to power 700 homes in Cherry Valley
ECA Power will mark the opening of a 7.4-megawatt community solar project in Cherry Valley with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 5. The Rockford Community Energy Initiative at South Mulford Road covers about 33.9 acres and will be owned and operated by Luminace, according to a community announcement. The project is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 700 homes, according to the announcement. ECA Power also contributed $100,000 to the Village of Cherry Valley to support the c
Tesla Announces Expanded 2027 Tour Dates
Tesla has added to their 2027 concert calendar with the announcement of expanded tour dates.The beloved hard rock group will be making stops across America in the spring. Newly announced shows include March 17 at the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois, March 19 at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, and two shows in April at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire.These new dates follow on the heels of Tesla’s announcement of a 2027 Las Vegas residency, set to take place at the House
Rock band Tesla is coming to Hard Rock Casino Rockford in March
Rock band Tesla will bring its catalog of hard rock hits to Hard Rock Live Rockford next spring.
Video Shows What’s Left Inside an Abandoned Rockford KFC
Years after Rockford's KFC restaurants closed, a video reveals what's still inside the deteriorating Auburn and Kilburn location.
Police: Six children found inside home during Cherry Valley murder-suicide investigation
A woman and man are dead following a domestic-related murder-suicide investigation Saturday, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office.
Goodbye Mild Weather! Colder Temperatures Head Toward Illinois
The November warmth won't last much longer. Temperatures are expected to tumble this weekend, but does the latest forecast include any snow?
Drone technology a difference maker for sheriff’s department
Autonomous, small flying crafts that looked outrageously futuristic in the 1960s Jetsons cartoons are now improving police crime-fighting capabilities and overall public safety. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department has 13 drones supporting law enforcement officers, assisting in active crime situations and enhancing rescue efforts region wide. “The Sheriff’s Department...
When Can You See Holiday Lights at Rockford’s Nicholas Conservatory
Half a million LED lights are about to transform Nicholas Conservatory Gardens into something pretty spectacular next month.
Missing Belvidere woman believed to be in the Rockford area
The Belvidere Police Department is requesting public assistance in locating 50-year-old Kimberly Wagner, who was reported missing on October 31.
