Rockford’s Beef-a-Roo Comeback Just Got More Real
The Beef-a-Roo comeback is officially moving forward, and Rockford fans finally have something to get excited about.
Rockford man found guilty of setting woman on fire
A Rockford man was convicted of aggravated battery for setting a woman on fire in March 2024 and faces up to 10 years in prison.
Visit Beloit in October for Frights & Fall Fun
BELOIT, Wis. – October is bringing cooler temperatures, fall traditions, Halloween festivities, and plenty of ways to get out and explore the Stateline Area. From vintage shopping to local art to the farmers’ market, food and beverage events, haunted attractions, and family-friendly Halloween activities, there’s someth
Beloit School Board considers new spring referendum to balance budget
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Beloit School District leaders are working to balance the district’s budget following the failure of a $40 million referendum in April. The school board is evaluating financial options and considering placing a new referendum on the ballot next spring. At a special meeting, the...
Rockford’s First Frost Could Be Getting Closer
Cool, crisp fall air is here. So when will Rockford finally see its first frost and when will you turn on the heat?
Killer who stabbed pregnant mom to death and left kids dying in fire wants...
Quadruple killer Eric Jackson has spoken about his belief in 'second chances' and his wish to meet women from behind bars exactly 10 years after his horrendous crime
Construction begins to bring Beef-a-Roo back in Rockford
ROCKFORD — The local team reviving a Beef-a-Roo location at North Alpine and Highcrest roads said Wednesday night that work has begun to reopen the restaurant. The owners of Tom & Jerry’s and Candy Cloud, who have partnered to reopen Beef-a-Roo locally, announced the start of construction at 1680 N. Alpine Road. They’v
Protecting Chicagoland’s Natural Lands for the Future
Discover how Chicagoland land trusts help preserve open space, protect wildlife habitat and prevent future development. Learn how organizations such as Openlands, Natural Lands Institute and Lake Forest Open Lands Association work with private landowners through conservation easements and other strategies to protect Il
Police: Man arrested for DUI in Loves Park, child in vehicle
A Rockford man was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly driving while impaired with a child in the car, according to the Loves Park Police Department.
Northern Illinois Fall Color Timing Shifts As Wet Summer Delays Typical Leaf-change Patterns
After one of the wettest summers on record, Rockford and the region are watching to see what kind of fall colors emerge when the leaves start turning mid-October.

















