Fritz’s Wooden Nickel in Stillman Valley up for sale
Stillman Valley's iconic Fritz's Wooden Nickel restaurant and bar has been listed for sale.
Exploring Local Fabric Stores: Beyond Joanns and Hobby Lobby
With the closure of Joanns, fabric enthusiasts are left wondering where to find the best fabric stores in their area. The quest for a store that offers more than just patterned cottons or quilting scraps, and is within an hour's radius, has become a hot topic on social media. The discussion also reveals a preference...
Freeport to demolish four properties with FEMA and housing funds
The Freeport City Council approved the demolition and asbestos abatement of four properties during its Nov. 17 meeting. The project will be funded by the FEMA Floodway grant program and the Neighbor Housing Fund, according to a community announcement. Fischer Excavating will handle three of the demolitions, while...
Boylan High School student under investigation after alarming social media post
Rockford Police are investigating a Boylan High School student after a "concerning" social media post.
Belvidere car dealer launches Christmas toy drive for Rock House Kids, children in need
Shane Gillenwater, General Manager at Kunes Belvidere Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, has launched a toy drive in partnership with Rock House Kids to collect presents for children who may not receive gifts this Christmas.
Stroll on State’s 40-foot tall, ‘amazingly full’ Christmas tree arrives in downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD — Stroll on State’s official Christmas tree, perhaps the biggest one in the event’s 13-year history, arrived at Main and Elm streets on Thursday as volunteers prepare to transform downtown into a winter wonderland. This year’s blue spruce is 40-foot tall and about 30-feet wide at...
Camper trailer, with slide-outs extended, causes damage to passing car on Illinois Route 2
Ogle County police said a woman, towing a camper trailer with the pop-outs fully extended, caused damage to a passing driver due to the oversized nature of her cargo.
Woman’s mission to help homeless in honor of her mother
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) — A woman has partnered with Shelter Ministries for the third year in honor of her mother to help those experiencing mental illness, addiction, and homelessness. “What they want is they want to be warm, and they want to know that people care enough about them to donate to them,” said Monica […]
Owners of Rockford’s Skateland roller rink announce retirement and sale
The owners of one of Rockford's oldest roller rinks, Skateland, announced the sale of the business after 33 years.
School district installs controversial new tech outside of student bathrooms: ‘It’s no secret’
Officials said they must "use whatever tools we can." School district installs controversial new tech outside of student bathrooms: 'It's no secret' first appeared on The Cool Down .
