Democratic candidate David Crowley campaigns in Beloit with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore came to Wisconsin looking for some company. Moore, the first Black governor of Maryland and the only Black governor currently serving in office, traveled to Wisconsin on Friday to campaign with Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. The two made campaign stops in Beloit, Racine, Kenosha and Milwaukee. […]
Six people displaced by residential fire on Rockford’s South Side
Six people were displaced by a residential fire on Rockford's south side Sunday morning, resulting in an estimated $75,000 in damage.
Harlem cannot overcome slow start against Crystal Lake Central
ANTIOCH, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Harlem Huskies started slowly in their Sectional Semifinals matchup against Crystal Lake Central, ultimately losing 19-7 and ending their season. The Huskies’ one touchdown came with just under 8 minutes to go in the 4th. Quarterback Sophia Whalen hit Leah Hale in the end...
Hononegah flattens Rockford Boylan to improve to 7-1
ROCKTON — Dom Cacciatore didn’t waste any time showing Rockford Boylan what they lost when he transferred to Hononegah for his senior year. The quarterback’s first pass of Friday night’s game was play-action and a perfect strike to an open Giovanni Zepeda for a 31-yard touchdown. He went on to enjoy a coolly efficient half, converting 8-of-11 passes and leading the7-1 Indians to a 56-0 romp over Rockford Boylan at Kelsey Field. Zepeda caught three passes for 55 yards and two touchdowns. “Gio mak
Rockford church distributes potato giveaway to support families facing rising costs
The Prairie North District of United Methodist Men and the Society of St. Andrew distributed 10-pound bags of potatoes to families in Rockford, Illinois, to combat rising grocery prices.
Beloit man arrested on suspicion of sixth OWI
BELOIT, Wis. — A 45-year-old man was arrested early Saturday in Beloit on suspicion of a sixth operating while intoxicated offense, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office said.
Byron Golfers Hit Fourth and Eighth At State, and Alayna Brandt’s -2 Saturday Is...
Golf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Byron’s girls golf team didn’t just show up at the IHSA Class 1A State Tournament, they absolutely brought it, snagging a fourth-place team finish on Saturday after a killer showing. […]
Rockford Aldermen Approve 20-Room Rental Inside 1876 Otis Eddy House, 11-1
Source: Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York / Wikimedia Commons. Rockford's City Council voted 11-1 to let a Victorian-era home on North Main Street become a 20-room rental aimed at traveling nurses, laborers and other professionals who need somewhere to stay for a few months at a time. Alderman Kevin Frost cast the lone no vote, raising concerns about the short-term single-room occupancy use before the special-use permit cleared the council.
Guilford takes down Freeport at Pretzel Stadium
The Guilford Vikings got their ground game going Friday night, and they rolled to a 35-12 win at Pretzel Stadium.
Byron wraps up BNC title with a huge win against Genoa-Kingston
The Byron Tigers ran their record to 8-0 Friday night and in the process, they also clinched the Big Northern Conference Championship. The Tigers defeated Genoa-Kingston 56-13.
