Police: K9 sniffs out cocaine; Rockford man in custody
Mitchell Soun was arrested in Rockford, Illinois for delivering cocaine after a K9 drug sniff revealed the presence of the drug in a car he was driving.
Rockford Woman Sentenced to 32 Months for Illegal Firearm Straw Purchases
A Rockford woman has been handed a nearly three-year prison sentence for her role in straw purchasing firearms, a scenario underlining the ongoing struggle against illegal gun trafficking. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois, Jessica Barrera, aged 56, was...
Freeport police search for man in Oak Avenue shooting
Freeport Police are seeking a male suspect who is approximately 6 feet tall and wearing a hooded sweatshirt who was involved in a shooting in the 1200 block of S. Oak Avenue early Thursday morning.
Rockford teen accused of torturing animals to death in two separate incidents
Landon Mikaelson, 19, was arrested in Rockford, Illinois for allegedly torturing dogs and cats to death, with charges including cruelty to animals and animal torture.
Meet the Rockford artist beautifying neighborhoods with murals
Rockford artist Jesse Leach is painting a mural called 'Food For Thought' at the corner of Charles Street and Center Terrace, inspired by the restaurant Da Catch, to bring beauty to the neighborhood and inspire others through his art.
Movie Fans in Illinois Might Hate AMC’s New Pre-Show Change
With two locations in the Rockford area, this news regarding AMC's changes to the moviegoing experience will impact how we watch flicks. In what the New York Post has described as a "rude awakening," AMC Theatres plans to add one more commercial before the feature film starts. Rockford Movie Fans...
Crash at Rock County intersection leaves two injured
A 29-year-old Chicago man crashed into a Ford F150 at a controlled intersection in Rock County on Wednesday, injuring himself and the driver of the Ford.
Grammy-winning CeeLo Green to take stage in Rockford on Aug. 15
CeeLo Green, formerly of Goodie Mob and Gnarls Barkley, will perform at Hard Rock Live in Rockford on August 15th.
The Worst Times to Mow Your Lawn—And Why It’s Hurting Your Grass
If you're trying to grow a lush, healthy lawn this summer, when you mow matters just as much as how often. Illinois weather doesn't always cooperate, but experts say timing your mow can mean the difference between a thriving yard and one that looks like a hayfield with commitment issues.
Oregon woman arrested after K9 finds her hiding in woods near Kiwanis Park
A 34-year-old woman was arrested by police after a K9 officer located her hiding in the woods near Kiwanis Park, where she was wanted for an active traffic warrant.
