Memorial Day Parades and Events in the Stateline
We are so grateful for the servicemen and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. If you’d like to celebrate Memorial Day by going to a parade or ceremony honoring our veterans, here’s a list of the ones happening in the Stateline Area for Memorial Day 2026.
City Council gives OK to incentives for speculative industrial building in south Rockford
ROCKFORD — City Council has approved an incentive package that will help a Dallas-based developer build a speculative industrial building roughly a mile from the Chicago-Rockford International Airport. Hillwood, a real estate developer in the Perot family of companies, plans to build a 250,000- to 335,000-square-foot i
Cahoots Rockford blends nostalgia with modern-day entertainment
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Whether you’re in the mood for a bite, a bit of bowling or the rush of a claw game, Cahoots Rockford has you covered. Located at 314 Prairie Street, Cahoots Rockford, LLC is a locally owned business that offers guests a place to play, eat and party.
Police in Wisconsin investigating an early morning shooting
BELOIT, Wis. (WFRV) – An investigation is now underway after police responded to and found evidence of a shooting incident on early Sunday morning. According to a release from the Beloit Police Department, officers responded at 4:34 a.m. to the 1800 block of Spruce Street for reports of shots fired. Arriving officials
Further Testing Finds Illinois Resident Did Not Have Hantavirus, Health Officials Say
An Illinois resident suspected last week of having hantavirus was found to not be infected after additional testing, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Monday. The negative test comes after state health officials said last week it was investigating a potential hantavirus case in a Winnebago County resid
One month later: Lena community contiunues to rally after severe storm damage
The Village of Lena is still recovering one month after a tornado and severe storms caused significant damage.
Police: Teen arrested after machine gun found during Rockford traffic stop
Rockford Police arrested a teen after recovering a handgun during a traffic stop Thursday, May 14.
Rockford man arrested for Friday shooting on School Street
Antoine Phillips, 50, was arrested after allegedly shooting at another man in the 2100 block of School Street on Friday, and was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and being without a Firearm Owner's Identification card.
Winnebago County coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in Rockford crash
The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has identified the motorcyclist who died Saturday, May 16, following a crash in Rockford.
Police: Man thrown out of Rockford hotel, threatened to kill officer
Leland K. Hoffman, 42, was arrested following a May 16 incident at Red Roof Inn.
