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Both the Jefferson J-Hawks and Freeport Pretzels are coming into the playoffs with losing records. Both programs also know this season did not stand up to their expectations, but both also know they will not take this extra week for granted.

A local cycling group, Rise and Ride Rockford, is scheduled to hold a bicycle awareness ride this Sunday following two recent fatal crashes involving bicyclists in the Rockford area.

ILLINOIS — The rest of October is expected to end on a warm note across Illinois, with no frost or freeze in the forecast. A new outlook valid from October 22 through October 31 shows no frost risk anywhere in the state. It has been so warm that some plants are blooming again, including reports of lilac bushes flowering. Heading into November, there are no signs of sustained cold weather either.

Kevin Haas is the managing editor for the Rock River Current, known for his Johnny-on-the-Spot business reporting and witty headlines. But did you know Haas is also a veteran standup comedian of 15 years?. Tonight, you can see Haas perform as the opening act at Rockford’s Music Box for headlining...

Beef-A-Roo officially announced Friday the grand opening of one of seven restaurant locations in the Rockford area.

ROCKFORD — One of the last standing pre-Civil War buildings in downtown is on track to enter its new era next summer, when it will welcome its first residents and commercial tenants, according to developer Urban Equity Properties. The 169-year-old former Chick House Hotel, which sits at the corner...

MACHENSEY PARK — The YMCA of Rock River Valley unveiled the new name for the Harlem Community Center on Thursday following the official merger of the two nonprofit organizations. The overall facility at 900 Roosevelt Road is now named Field House YMCA. The gym inside the Field House is...

Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Rockford temporarily closed its kennel following an outbreak of kennel cough and will suspend kennel operations for seven days to provide medical treatment to the dogs.

The Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit held a soft opening today, giving local community members an early look inside the venue ahead of its official public launch.

The latest middle school rankings are out for Illinois. Chicago dominates the top ten, while schools like Thurgood Marshall in Rockford and Reservoir in Peoria also made strong showings.