Black History Month: Rockford’s first Black resident was once a slave
How much do you know about Rockford's Black history? In celebration and recognition of Black History Month, the Rockford Register Star has partnered with...
Side-hustle storefronts: Part-time businesses finding success in downtown Rockford
When the push to redevelop downtown Rockford began more than 15 years ago, new bars, restaurants, salons and shops started opening in the heart...
Freeport man, uncle charged in 2022 Florida murder
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WTVO) – A Freeport man and his uncle are facing first-degree murder charges in connection to the fatal stabbing...
Community support fallen Rockford K9 along her final procession
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A procession was held for fallen Rockford Police Department K-9 Nyx on Tuesday. She lost her life in a shooting...
More than $2.5M in state grants announced for Rockford-area park projects
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - More than $2 million will go towards seven park and recreation projects in four northern Illinois, the state announced Tuesday....
Rockford Park District to replace, upgrade 21-year-old accessible playground
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Park District will use a $600,000 state grant to replace a popular and accessible playground that officials say has aged...
Uncle, nephew arrested in stabbing after man’s body found in dumpster in 2022
An uncle and nephew have been arrested and face charges of first-degree murder in the stabbing of a man whose body was found...
Rock River is High But it is Doing Fine So Far Says Emergency Management
All of this warm weather is melting all of the snow we received and all of that melting snow has to go somewhere. That...
Dead woman found in Dixon identified as Rochelle local
DIXON Ill. (WTVO) — Dixon Police have identified a woman found dead over the weekend as 33-year-old Stevie Dodillet, of Rochelle, Illinois. ...
Black Women in Business Beloit will carry on the legacy of Ms. Vickie Lynn...
Ms. Vickie Lynn McGee's impact on the Beloit community is traceable through all of the lives she touched and the connections she made, but...
