Rockford Drivers Warned About New Gas Station Scam
Rockford, consider this your heads up. There's a gas station scam going around, and no, it has nothing to do with prices (unfortunately).
Four Rockford men charged after FBI investigation uncovers drug trafficking operation
The United States Attorney's Office has filed federal criminal charges against four Rockford men accused of trafficking cocaine in the Rockford area.
‘She’s Dead, Honey’: Beloit Mom Accused Of Fatally Stabbing 14-Year-Old In Town Of Turtle
Rock County is reeling after a 14-year-old girl was found stabbed to death inside a Town of Turtle home on March 20, and a Beloit mother now sits behind bars, accused of killing her. Deputies say the woman called county dispatch herself, calmly admitted to the stabbing, and insisted she had acted to protect the teen....
Celebrating Cheap Trick Day In Rockford Is A Local Tradition
Rockford, Illinois, is known for many things, but right at the top of the list is Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members and the Hometown Boys themselves, Cheap Trick. Looking Back At Cheap Trick In Rockford On Cheap Trick Day In Illinois. It's officially Cheap Trick Day in Rockford...
If You’re Tired Of Overpaying For Rent This Quiet Wisconsin Town Averages $618
Let’s talk about something that’s probably keeping you up at night: the fact that your rent payment is roughly equivalent to a car payment, a vacation fund, and a small yacht combined. Beloit, Wisconsin is about to become very interesting to you, because the average rent here is...
Rockford man turns love of local landmarks into growing art business
Marty Vanags, a former economic development director for the Village of Machesney Park, said he picked up a pencil six months ago and began sketching buildings without any clear plan. Today, he considers himself essentially a full‑time artist.
Rockford caregivers push for higher wages
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Caregivers in the Rockford area are speaking out, calling for higher wages as they say low pay is making it harder to stay in the field and impacting care for people with disabilities. At a community forum Tuesday night, direct-support professionals (DSPs), caregivers who assist people...
Community rallies behind Rockford woman in fight against rare cancer
A community fundraiser is being held to support Tonya Austin, a woman battling a rare form of neck and nose cancer.
Hidden Cam Horror: TJ Maxx Boss Nabbed In Machesney Park Dressing Room Scandal
A manager at the TJ Maxx in Machesney Park is facing felony charges after investigators say a hidden camera was discovered inside a women’s dressing room, triggering a sheriff’s investigation and a public plea for potential victims to come forward. According to deputies, officers were called to the...
Rockford mom charged with shooting son’s attacker at gas station
A Rockford mom has been charged with aggravated battery after she shot one of the two assailants who were attacking her son at a gas station.
