Velvet Robot Coffee Lab announces it will shut down its Rockford location
Velvet Robot Coffee Lab will permanently close its Rockford store on September 19 due to issues with its building.
Former Stone Eagle Tavern owner Jimmy Vitale pleads guilty to forgery
Former Stone Eagle Tavern and Cliffbreakers owner Jimmy Vitale pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to two years of probation in Winnebago County court as part of a tax evasion case.
AREA SPORTSSHORTS: Carlson joining Golden Eagles staff
ROCKFORD — Madison Carlson, who starred at South Beloit High School and Rock Valley College before capping her college career as a standout at Northern Illinois University, has been hired as an assistant softball coach by the Golden Eagles. Rock Valley College head softball coach and athletic director Darin Monroe anno
Matus and McLarty to represent Team USA at gymnastics world championships in China
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — 14-year-old Charlotte Matus and 15-year-old Capri McLarty, athletes at the Gymnastic Academy of Rockford, have been chosen to compete for Team USA at the World Championships in China. Matus qualified in both trampoline and double mini, while McLarty qualified in double mini. The two...
Low Humidity Stretch Arrives Across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Including Rockton With Scattered...
NORTHERN ILLINOIS/SOUTHERN WISCONSIN — After a stretch of challenging forecast days, the week ahead across Rockton and the surrounding region is shaping up to be far more cooperative. Temperatures will hold in a comfortable range through the period, and humidity levels will stay low for most of the week. Only one rain
Victorian home on North Main to become rental option for traveling professionals in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A Victorian-era home on the former Village Green property along North Main Street will be converted into a rental option for traveling professionals under the new vision of the owners of the property. The 150-year-old two-story house at 2520 N. Main St. and the former retail addition...
Rockford Street Closure Wednesday Will Impact E. State St Traffic
Rockford motorists should consider alternate routes Wednesday as crews replace a traffic signal mast arm at E. State St. and N. Second St.
Where Ed Sheeran Should Go If He Ever Visits Rockford Again
He's been to Rockford before, who says he won't visit again?
New side-by-side restaurants coming to Forest Plaza in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A pair of side-by-side Asian restaurants are coming to Forest Plaza, including one that will offer sushi served on a rotary conveyor belt system. Jin Jian Qui of Rockford is preparing to open Noir Dragon Modern Asian Kitchen at 6059 E. State St. and Tokyo Sushi Rotary Lounge at 6061 E. State St., which is ne
Freeport apartments for rent saw price increases since last July
Renters in Freeport saw apartment listing prices increase 33% from July 2025's median of $750, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $995 in July. Median listing prices in Freeport are trending 9% upwards from the previous month's $911 price. The data cov
