Police searching for wanted fugitive in Illinois
ILLINOIS — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eric Blomgren, a 20-year-old man wanted on weapons violation charges. Blomgren is considered a fugitive within the city jurisdiction, according to Rockford Area Crime Stoppers. Officials warn that he may be dangerous and advise residents not to...
Bookerfest aims to uplift, educate and unite with Black cultural festival in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A three-day celebration of Black culture, history and creativity returns this weekend to the historic African American Resource Center at Booker. The nearly 100-year-old community center, 1005 S. Court St., will host Bookerfest 2025, “This Is Us” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The event is free to attend.
FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Strong/Severe Storms possible this afternoon–7/16/25
Rockford-area companies donate roof, gutters to man whose home was damaged in storms. A man whose home was severely damaged by last Thursday’s storms gets a helping hand from the community. Mercyhealth joins Orange Bracelet Initiative to support postpartum moms. Updated: 15 hours ago. As a way to make...
Rockford Fire and Police’s 2025 Battle of the Badges blood drive gets underway
It's a friendly competition with a serious impact. Rockford's fire and police departments kicked off this year's battle of the badges blood drive with the hopes of saving lives.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect as storms could bring hail, tornadoes
A line of storms racing toward Chicago prompted Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for most area counties Wednesday afternoon. The greatest severe weather threat is hail, wind and isolated tornadoes.
Rock County man charged with killing 8-year-old sister found unfit for trial
A 22-year-old man accused of stabbing his adopted 8-year-old sister to death in Wisconsin has been found unfit to stand trial and committed to the Department of Health Sciences for treatment.
Chicago man faces charges brutal attack of 69-year-old Rockford bus driver
John Davis, a 24-year-old Chicago man, is charged with assaulting a 69-year-old Rockford bus driver.
Rockford woman sentenced for unlicensed dental work in Chicago suburbs
A Rockford woman has been sentenced for performing unlicensed dental work in the Chicago suburbs.
K-9 helps Belvidere police arrest convicted felon with drugs and guns
Belvidere Police, with the help of a K9, arrested a convicted felon, Michael Stiehler, on Tuesday afternoon on drug and gun charges after a traffic stop.
NickelWorld gets new name, hours, prices
As a way to make sure moms who have recently given birth get the care they need, Mercyhealth is taking part in a new initiative. Harlem School District 122 gives an update on staffing in an email to the community. Measles case confirmed in Jo Daviess County. Updated: 3 hours...
