Woman arrested after I-90 crash involving semi-truck in Rockford; cocaine found in vehicle, police...
A woman was arrested Thursday after allegedly hitting a semi-truck on I-90 in Rockford, according to Illinois State Police.
Minnesota man found guilty of first-degree murder in 2023 Rockford shooting
A Winnebago County jury found Dezzeion Benjamin guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the 2023 fatal shooting of Benjamin Bledsoe.
More Beef-A-Roo restaurants are set to return to Rockford and surrounding areas
New management for Beef-A-Roo announced that several locations in Rockford, Loves Park, and Roscoe will reopen soon following the brand's relaunch.
Local ownership reaches deal to reopen 3 more Beef-a-Roo locations
ROCKFORD — The local team that’s reviving the Beef-a-Roo brand has reached a deal to reopen three additional locations, and they’ve hired a former executive from Beef-a-Roo’s past to help lead the comeback. Alex and Paityn Edwards, the co-owners of Candy Cloud, and Bob Grottke, the...
Party Like a Rockstar Balloon Bar Marks One Year in Roscoe With a Spooky,...
Party Like a Rockstar Balloon Bar celebrated its first anniversary on Thursday, October 1, transforming its Main Street storefront into a Halloween‑themed party packed with treats, giveaways, and gratitude for the Roscoe community that helped fuel its first year of success. From 3–7 p.m., families, friends, and longtim
Rockford Brake Manufacturing receives state honor for local impact
ROCKFORD — A historic manufacturer that was revived after bankruptcy was honored Thursday night with one of the inaugural Illinois Impact awards by the Illinois Economic Development Corporation. Rockford Brake Manufacturing, 302 Peoples Ave., was one of four companies to receive the Governor’s Award for Local Impact, w
John Thornbloom, 84, has been located safely by Rockford police
Rockford Police located 84-year-old John Thornbloom safely with the help of automated license plate readers after he was reported missing.
Woman arrested after meth-fueled airborne car crash in Ogle County: Police
A Minnesota woman faces multiple drug-related charges after crashing her vehicle into a ditch in Monroe Center while attempting to avoid a turning semi-truck.
Lucha Cantina to close Sunday after 13 years in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Lucha Cantina will close permanently after service Sunday, Oct. 4, ending a 13-year run at Edgebrook in Rockford. Owner Josh Binning announced the closure in a Facebook post Friday, inviting customers to return for one last weekend of tacos, margaritas and memories. He did not give a reason for
Vintage Shop Hop, Oktoberfest among 9 things to do around Freeport
The weekend brings Vintage Shop Hop and Oktoberfest along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Freeport area. Vintage Shop Hop What: The Vintage Shop Hop is a two-day, self-guided road trip of vintage and boutique shopping held twice a year. More than 400 vintage and antique shops, along with barn sales, women'
