Woodstock Electrical Accident Leads to Flight to Rockford
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 1:10 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to 2020 N. Seminary Avenue, the site of a new Dollar General currently under construction, for a report of a person who had sustained a significant electrical injury. Paramedics arrived and located an adult male in his...
Illinois man sentenced for intent to distribute methamphetamine
The Illinois man arrested in Nebraska in February for having methamphetamine in his car has been sentenced.
Candy Cloud, Tom & Jerry’s have reached a deal to reopen a Rockford Beef-a-Roo
ROCKFORD — The owners of Tom & Jerry’s and Candy Cloud say they’ve reached an agreement with Beef-a-Roo’s corporate owners to reopen and independently operate the restaurant location at North Alpine and Highcrest roads. The two local business owners have been working in conjunction for months...
Beloit ends fire, EMS contracts with neighboring communities
The city and town of Beloit have canceled fire and EMS service agreements with several neighboring communities, saying those communities have been paying a fraction of the actual cost of service.
New look for former RBI as Los Cabos prepares to open in Rockford
ROCKFORD — The former RBI Bar and Grill on Perryville Road has a new look complete with mariachi figures on its rooftop as work continues to open Los Cabos Mexican Bar and Grill. Owner Mauricio Gonzalez Chavez said plans are moving forward to open at 3870 N. Perryville Road...
Greenwich Village Art Fair to return for 78th year
ROCKFORD — An annual two-day outdoor art fair returns this weekend with nearly 80 artists and artisan vendors. The 78th annual Greenwich Village Art Fair takes place Saturday and Sunday at Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St., in downtown. This year’s event features 68 artists and nine artisan...
Illinois Tollway warns drivers to avoid I-90 eastbound crash near Rockford
A crash near Newburg Road in Rockford blocked three of four eastbound lanes on I-90.
WQRF FOX 39 to launch first-ever Eyewitness News midday newscast at 11 a.m.
WQRF FOX 39 is launching its first-ever midday newscast at 11 a.m., featuring anchors Rylee Jones and Owen Szarley to provide expanded local news and weather coverage for the Stateline region.
Houseman is in as Janesville’s next city manager
Good Morning, Rock County! Here are your Tuesday headlines: It took the City of Janesville and the city council three weeks to make the announcement, but Rebecca Houseman, current city manager at Fort Atkinson, will be the city's next manager. Houseman started her career in city government in an intern role at Janesvi
Two Luther Center residents diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease
Two residents at the Luther Center in Rockford, Illinois, have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, leading officials to shut off hot water throughout the building during an ongoing investigation.
