Brothers behind Olivo Taco debut new carryout rotisserie chicken restaurant in Rockford
ROCKFORD — The brothers behind Olivo Taco have launched a new quick-service restaurant centered on a specially seasoned whole rotisserie chicken. Halal Buck Buck Chicken celebrated its grand opening on Friday at 2542 Stowmarket Ave., which is inside Stowmarket at the BP gas station along Harrison Avenue about a block...
Northern Illinois Black Friday Winter Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Risk for Thanksgiving Travelers Nov....
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, IL – The northern tier of Illinois is bracing for a sharp turn to winter from November 28–30 as Arctic air drives across the Great Lakes, sparking lake-effect snow and bitter cold through the Black...
Family displaced in Rockford apartment fire
Rockford Fire Department is investigating an apartment fire on Triton Avenue.
Pedestrian struck by car on Illinois Route 2 dies
A man, hit by a car on Illinois Route 2 on Thursday, has died from his injuries, according to the Ogle County Sheriff's Office.
VanVleet Family Foundation’s turkey giveaway boosted by Hard Rock Casino’s support
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Several Stateline families will enjoy a Thanksgiving feast this year, thanks to a generous $10,000 donation from Hard Rock Casino Rockford to the VanVleet Family Foundation. The donation will support the foundation’s annual turkey giveaway, which provides a free turkey and side dishes to...
Rockford police capture suspects in Amazon warehouse parking lot shooting
After a fight at an Amazon warehouse parking lot late Thursday ended with a shooting, Rockford police caught two men wanted for the crime early Friday morning.
Grocery stores giving their employees the holidays off: These stores will be closed on...
In observance of the upcoming federal holiday, Thanksgiving, many major retailers will be closed for 24 hours.
Illinois Could Get Massive Snow Weekend After Thanksgiving
Weather Channel forecast has significant snow event for Rockford and the Chicago area beginning weekend after Thanksgiving.
Whitman Street bridge stabbing suspect jailed following judge’s ruling
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A murder suspect released from custody under the SAFE-T Act is back behind bars. Varianna Parsons, 20, is one of two suspects charged with first-degree murder in the death of Kyle Stephens. During a court hearing Nov. 19, Judge Debra Schafer ordered Parsons be remanded to the Winnebago County...
Expectations set for next Rockford Public Schools superintendent
Expectations set for next Rockford Public Schools superintendent.
