Rockford IL

The Rockford Police Department is investigating a death Friday morning in Rockford.

Illinois State Police Seek Information in 2018 Unsolved Death of Tyler Smith. Illinois State Police are renewing their call for answers in the 2018 death of 23-year-old Tyler Smith of Rochelle. Smith was found in Cedar Fork Creek in Galesburg on September 15th, after spending the night with friends before his final Nat

OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A 35-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after detectives recovered items from a Freeport home that were reported stolen during a burglary. Michael Rowe, of Freeport, is charged with burglary, a class two felony. On July 4, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 7000...

Beef-a-Roo, the legendary Rockford fast-food chain and longtime staple of the community’s restaurant scene, has abruptly shuttered nearly all its locations, including eight in Winnebago County. Financial issues involving Elysian Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm and Beef-A-Roo owner since 2019, were blamed. C

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – The weekly summer-lunch series, “Beats and Bites,” returned to downtown Rockford today for its third year. Organized in partnership with Go-Rockford and River District leaders, the event aims to bring the community together at the corner of 1st and East State Streets. The...

Adults and kids alike need a variety of style options. The new concept Lit Kidz Threads Boutique is being built at 1712 W State Street this year. This comes from Rockford locals who wanted to give back to the youth in some way. Owner Akee Blake told What Now Chicago he is hoping to debut the concept around the beginnin

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The annual Tutty Baker Fest will begin tomorrow in downtown Freeport, featuring food, live music and carnival rides. The weekend event will also include special activities to celebrate America 250, along with a new drone show. The festival is scheduled to open at 5:00 p.m....

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In just a few weeks, a garage sale will be held to gather proceeds for the Carol’s Kindness Scholarship fund. The garage sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 31 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 1 at Beth Eden Methodist Church, 3201 Huffman Boulevard.

Rockford Public Schools is hosting a series of meet-and-greet events with its new superintendent. The district will hold four free community events, one at each high school, where residents can meet Larry Huff, hear about his vision for the district and ask questions. "This is our community’s opportunity to come toge