Big Man on Campus at Stone Creek School
For one day last week, Jamison Monge was the guy in charge at Stone Creek Elementary School in Roscoe. On Monday, April 14, 2025, Jamison shared duties with Stone Creek Principal Shane Caiola. Jamison is seven years old and student in Mrs. Johnson’s second grade class at Stone Creek.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, April 19, 2025
Sunday: Periods of showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 52. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm....
First Hard Rock Casino Rockford boxing event draws big crowd and big punches
The first pro boxing event and the first live sporting event at Hard Rock Casino Rockford was a hit.
Three people injured after two-vehicle crash in Outagamie County
CENTER, Wis. (WBAY) - Two people suffered serious injuries and one person received minor injuries after a crash in Outagamie County on Saturday night. Just before 8 p.m., the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of County Trunk EE and Wege Road in the Town of Center for a report of a car...
Sinnissippi Music Shell Announces Summer 2025 Concert Schedule
One of the things I really look forward to in Rockford each summer is the concert series at Sinnissippi Music Shell, and this year's schedule won't disappoint. We have a real crown jewel in Rockford for outdoor concerts. I'm talking about the Sinnissippi Music Shell. It still blows my mind that some residents of the...
City First Church holds Easter service and egg hunt in Rockford’s 13th Ward
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Families are invited to celebrate the holiday with City First Church at a special service followed by an Easter Eggstravaganza. The service took place at 1 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, 609 Kilburn Avenue. Pastor Cameron Henderson led the service, and live music was played.
Authorities issue Silver Alert for Beloit man
A 71-year-old Beloit man is missing. The Beloit Police Department issued a silver alert just after 11 p.m. Saturday for David Grady, who has dementia and is diabetic. Police say he left his home in his 2017 gray Dodge Caravan with Wisconsin disabled plate number 69454. He’s Black, 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds.
Most Expensive Pizza in Illinois? This City Holds the Crown
What I wouldn’t give for a restaurant to offer a slice of pizza and a drink for just $6. Sounds cheap, right? Well, according to a new list, there’s a place in Illinois where you can grab a pizza, but it’s going to cost you. Illinois' Most...
Easter Sunday Tragedy in Kankakee: All Killed After SUV Hits Tree and Bursts Into...
Kankakee, IL – A fiery single-vehicle crash in Kankakee early Easter Sunday left three people dead after their SUV veered off the road and struck a tree, according to local officials. According to a statement from the Kankakee County Coroner’s Office, the crash occurred at approximately 1:16 a.m. on...
Following a High-Speed Chase, Police Are Accused of Flirting With 27-Year-Old Ebonie Collins
After leading police on a pursuit in the Chicago suburbs, Ebonie Collins is being charged with several crimes. Before noticing a traffic infraction, officers watched the woman in the green outfit get into the car. The driver ran away as they tried to stop the car. Police ended the chase as the Hyundai turned onto […]...