Did an Illinois firefighter have a secret he was willing to kill for?
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
Panthers Advance Four To Wrestling Sectional
Dan Eyrich, AP Sports; Photos courtesy Jessie Otten. The EP panthers showed off their strength in the upper weights at the Riverdale IHSA Regional as they advanced four wrestlers to the sectional round of the state tournament. The top three finishers in each weight class advanced to the Byron Sectional...
Prairie Hill Road closes Feb. 2 for bridge replacement
Prairie Hill Road will close between Illinois Route 2 and South Bluff Road to replace the bridge over the Rock River, according to a community announcement. Local traffic will be able to access the road on either side of the bridge during the closure. The project is scheduled to begin Feb. 2 and is expected to be...
A look back at the 25th anniversary of the movie ‘Groundhog Day’
The Rockford Register Star first published this story in 2018, the 25th anniversary of the movie "Groundhog Day." Since that time, the Nimtz Quarry has closed , but the movie retains its popularity among fans of one of America's more unusual holidays. In the theme of the movie, we hope you enjoy rereading this story...
Rockford forum offers perspective on Nicor Gas Rate Request
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In response to Nicor Gas filing a $221 million rate hike earlier this month, advocates hosted a Future Energy Forum Saturday to give the community perspective on this topic. Nicor proposed this multi-million-dollar request to the Illinois commerce commission Jan. 9. According to Nicor’s...
Beloit armed robbery shooting leads to arrest of two suspects
Following a shooting in Beloit on Saturday night that took place during an armed robbery, police were able to identify and arrest a man and a teen as suspects in the crime.
Democratic candidates meet voters at Roscoe forum
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Democratic candidates running for offices at both the state and federal level met with voters Saturday morning at a community forum in Roscoe. The forum, held at Roscoe Township Community Center, featured candidates running for positions including U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, and Illinois State...
Crews battle a fire on N. 9th Street in Rochelle
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - Residents are being asked to avoid an area in Rochelle on Sunday as crews handle a structure fire. Just after 1 p.m., Feb. 1, emergency crews are at the scene of a fire in the 1000 block of N. 9th Street, according to Rochelle Police Department.
Beloit PD: Two dead after early morning car crash
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - Two people have died after a crash early Sunday morning in Beloit, the Beloit Police Department said. A call came in around 2:30 a.m. Sunday from the intersection of Cranston Road and Prairie Avenue. BPD said that one car was heading eastbound on Cranston Road when...
Exploring The History Of Woodman’s Grocery Store Evolution
From a small produce stand to a grocery giant, Woodman’s journey is a classic Midwest success story that’s hard to ignore.
