Rockford man facing firearm and cocaine charges after search warrant execution
A 27-year-old Rockford man named Zacharie T. Carner was denied pretrial release after being charged with multiple firearm offenses and cocaine possession following a police raid.
Winnebago County traffic stop leads to THC, firearm discovery; man arrested, deputies say
A man was arrested early Wednesday morning after a traffic stop, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office.
Christopher Myers pleads guilty to attempted murder
A Beloit man changed his plea to guilty for attempted murder, and his sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 28.
Rockford residents invited to Maurice West for Mayor campaign kickoff
State Rep. Maurice West will hold an official campaign kickoff event Aug. 29 in downtown Rockford, and he's inviting all area residents to come and learn more about his vision for Rockford. West announced plans to run for mayor of Rockford during a news conference July 28. In an announcement on his campaign Facebook pa
Suspect wanted in multiple armed robberies arrested after car and foot chase
A 31-year-old Rockford man with active robbery warrants was arrested Friday after leading police on a chase involving his vehicle and a foot pursuit.
A Rockford musician is downsizing his store and leaving behind ‘7,000 square feet of...
One owner of a Rockford music store will move the store to a smaller space in Loves Park. Randee's Music, 4116 Morsay Drive, has been at its current location on the east side of Rockford since it was built in 1990, but it's been selling products since the late ‘80s. It started out selling organs, pianos and some guitar
Police: Rockford teen arrested on stolen vehicle and criminal damage charges
A woman was arrested after reports of an armed person near an abandoned building Tuesday, according to the Rockford Police Department.
Humidity slowly on the rise through the week
We haven’t really experienced many ‘dog days of summer’ this month with afternoon highs falling just shy of the late August average and overnight lows falling well below. But the break we’ve had in some of the humidity may be coming to end as our pattern shifts a bit towards the weekend.
Celebrate National Dog Day with Your Four-Legged Friends Across Rockton, Roscoe & South Beloit
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is National Dog Day, and around here, we don’t need much of an excuse to celebrate the pups who make our homes happier and our community a little friendlier. Whether your dog is a couch‑lounger, trail‑explorer, or ice‑cream‑enthusiast, there are plenty of hyperlocal ways to show them some ex
Rockford-area cousins headed to China to compete for Team USA in gymnastics
ROCKFORD — A pair of cousins who train together at Gymnastics Academy of Rockford have earned the right to represent the United States on their sport’s global stage. Charlotte Matus, 14, of Loves Park and Capri McLarty, 15, of Rockton have both qualified to represent Team USA at the 2026 World Age Group Competitions, w
