African American Resource Center at Booker celebrates grand reopening after renovations
The African American Resource Center at Booker celebrated its grand reopening on Saturday following extensive renovations to the community facility.
Illinois Harley Davidson Dealership Finally Gets Named the World’s Oldest Still Owned by One...
Some milestones arrive quietly, and some arrive in the middle of a rally with live […]
Family displaced after hit-and-run vehicle crashes into Rockford apartment
A family in Rockford, Illinois, was displaced after a vehicle crashed into their Meadow Court apartment in a hit-and-run incident on Friday evening.
Rockford residents regain electricity after utility pole fire in East Rockford
Hundreds of residents on Rockford's east side lost power Saturday morning after a utility pole caught fire near E. Riverside Boulevard.
Hononegah dominates third quarter and goes on to defeat Belvidere North
It was a game for a half at Belvidere North Friday night, but then Hononegah stormed out of the locker room and dominated the third quarter on its way to a 38-15 win against the Blue Thunder Friday night.
Winnebago will roll into the IHSA playoffs on the heels of a big win...
Winnebago will be in the playoffs this season and with a winning record. The Indians finished a 5-4 regular season by outscoring Oregon Friday night 42-21.
One Byron Teacher’s Extra Effort Means Everything to This Family
Kaitlyn Nelson of Byron Middle School is 97ZOK's Teacher of the Week after a parent praised her dedication to helping students with special needs succeed.
New western boutique coming to Perryville Commons in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A locally owned western boutique is preparing to open inside the Perryville Commons shopping center, according to First Midwest Group. La Hacienda Western is coming to 621 S. Perryville Road, which is between Panera and Wild Birds Unlimited. “The boutique will bring a new shopping experience to...
Winnebago County man sentenced after deputies seize 5.3 pounds of cocaine
Fernando Aviles, 39, has been sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to possession with intent to deliver cocaine.
Rockford Area Arts Council shows off progress on armory redevelopment
ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Arts Council on Friday did something with the former Illinois National Guard Armory that would have been practically unthinkable just a few months ago. They let people inside. The nonprofit arts organization showed off the 90-year-old Art Deco building at 605 N. Main St.,...
