Little known Midwest Irish woman made ‘his’ bones in the Civil War-era Army
Of the 2.2 million men who fought for the North in the Civil War, most were indeed male. Some only pretended to be. A few women made their way into Civil War ranks, and the best-known example in Illinois is Jennie Hodgers, who enlisted in Company G of the 95th Illinois under the name “Albert D.J. Cashier.”
Rockford Cannot Agree on Who Makes the Best Thin Crust Pizza
Rockford pizza lovers are divided on the best thin crispy crust. Maciano's and Gerry's lead local rankings, but the debate is far from settled.
MASS CASUALTY CHEMICAL EXPOSURE AT EXELON BYRON GENERATING STATION ON NORTH GERMAN CHURCH RD...
4:41 PM (TUE MAR 10 2026) ... Byron Fire Protection District firefighters and paramedics working at the scene of a mass casualty chemical exposure at 4450 North German Church Road Byron. Report of a mass casualty chemical exposure at the Exelon Byron Generating Station in Byron, Illinois. Six patients as...
2 charged in 2021 Rockford murder case, 1 at large
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Almost five years after a man was shot and killed in Rockford, police identify two people they believe are responsible. Isaiah Rucker, 29, of Freeport, and Xzavior Smith, 26, of Roscoe, are charged with first-degree murder. On May 23, 2021, police responded to a shooting investigation...
Country star Ashley McBryde to perform at Old Settlers Days in June
GRAMMY-winning country artist Ashley McBryde has been announced as the next major headliner for Old Settlers Days, organizers confirmed this week.
Rockford welcomes David Spade for a night of laughter in May
David Spade, comedian and SNL alum, is bringing his stand-up comedy show to Rockford's Coronado Performing Arts Center on May 29th.
Former Sweet Basil Cafe to be razed in spring to make way for Club...
CHERRY VALLEY — The former Sweet Basil Cafe is expected to be demolished this spring to make way for a new Club Car Wash at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Perryville Road. The company is awaiting an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency inspection for asbestos before moving forward with...
New deputy chiefs bring decades of experience to Beloit Police Department
The Beloit Police and Fire Commissioners have confirmed two men as Deputy Chiefs to serve alongside the department's new Police Chief Schonella Stewart.
Mobile Coffee Trailer Moving into Stillman Valley Plaza for April Opening
A traveling coffee trailer is parking in the town south of Rockford. Staff of Glow Coffee Studio recently announced their first brick-and-mortar is opening in the Valley Plaza at Stillman Valley, 102-116 Wilson Street. The coffee trailer has been moving around Ogle County since late last year. According to a recent...
New Loves Park business offers mix of handmade items and vintage goods
LOVES PARK — A new business on North Second Street offers a mix of handmade items from local crafters along with antiques and vintage goods. Storage Chics ‘n’ Unique Gifts celebrated its ribbon-cutting on Wednesday with the Parks Chamber of Commerce. The shop is at 6412 N. Second St., just north of the North Suburban...
