Rockford community invited to farewell celebration for Mayor Tom McNamara
ROCKFORD — A farewell celebration will be held for Mayor Tom McNamara and his family next week, honoring the outgoing city leader for his years as a mayor and alderman. A City Says Thank You: A Community Celebration Honoring Rockford Mayor Tom & Sarah McNamara is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wednesday, Aug. 26 at
Proposed Beloit EMS deal could trigger 700% cost increase for town of Turtle
The proposal comes as the City and Town of Beloit are evaluating costs as they plan to merge their fire and EMS services in 2027.
Automotive manufacturer Stellantis announces $800 million investment in idled Belvidere plant
In Feb. 2023, multinational automotive manufacturer Stellantis halted production of the Jeep Cherokee at its Belvidere Assembly Plant. The decision to indefinitely idle the plant was accompanied by the layoff of around 1,300 employees, spelling broader economic uncertainty for the city of Belvidere. In the years since
Byron woman survives rollover crash in Davis Junction cornfield while allegedly drunk
A 26-year-old Byron resident was charged with driving under the influence and a concealed carry act violation after her vehicle overturned in a cornfield during a crash on Route 72 early Saturday morning.
Man arrested after attempted carjacking in Rockford’s Rolling Green neighborhood
A 36-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted vehicular hijacking, possession of methamphetamine, and obstructing identification after trying to steal a car in Rockford's Rolling Green neighborhood.
Winnebago County coroner identifies Chloe Verni-Lau as victim in fatal Boone County crash
19-year-old Chloe Verni-Lau was killed in a head-on collision caused by an intoxicated driver in Boone County on Friday night.
Gang member arrested after 98 MPH chase in Rockford
A 23-year-old gang member and convicted felon was arrested in Rockford after a high-speed chase that reached 98 mph and ended with the deployment of a tire deflation device.
There’s A Serval Cat Loose In Northern Illinois–Are They Legal?
There’s a wild cat on the loose in Northern Illinois, and it's not the kind of cat that you ask your mom if you can keep because it followed you home. Whatever you do, try to avoid saying "Here kitty, kitty." Grundy County Animal Control is trying to capture...
Three armed men arrested in Rockford Police traffic stop
Three men were arrested and charged with various weapons offenses after being found armed during a Rockford police traffic stop on Sunday.
Rockford woman arrested for fatal May hit-and-run involving distracted drunk driving
A 23-year-old Rockford woman was charged with aggravated DUI and aggravated use of a communication device following a fatal distracted driving hit-and-run in May that killed James Hughes.
