Tap 251 celebrates official ribbon-cutting in Machesney Park
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Tap 251, a neighborhood bar located on North Second Street in Machesney Park, celebrated its official ribbon-cutting ceremony after operating for approximately eight months. Owners Johnny Shemshedini and Tara Meyers were joined by members of the Parks Chamber of Commerce and local community membe
Former Stone Eagle Tavern bookkeeper cleared of tax fraud charges
Prosecutors dropped all tax evasion and forgery charges against former Stone Eagle Tavern bookkeeper Lori Rice in a Winnebago County court.
Beloved Illinois Teacher Gets The Recognition She Deserves
Monroe Center Elementary's Michelle Lassard was nominated for Teacher of the Week by a student who says her impact lasts long after kids leave her classroom.
Police: Rockford man arrested after traffic stop; loaded handgun and drugs recovered
A man was arrested Sunday night after police recovered cannabis and a loaded handgun with an extended magazine during a traffic stop.
The Thread: Inside the Christian Soto case as Rockford mass stabbing trial nears
The Thread - According to prosecutors, Soto confessed to investigators after his arrest and told authorities he became paranoid after smoking marijuana he believed had been laced with another substance.
Belvidere Collectible Coins Expands Silver Buying and Selling Resources for Rockford, IL Area
Belvidere Collectible Coins has announced an initiative focused on serving collectors and individuals interested in precious metals throughout the Rockford, Illinois, area. The effort places additional attention on silver coins, bullion, and related precious-metal transactions while providing information intended to he
Rockford man sentenced federal prison for illegal machine gun conversion sales
Brian Rodriguez, a 24-year-old Rockford man, was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for selling a handgun and a machine gun conversion device to a convicted felon.
Rob Thomas bringing Matchbox Twenty hits, solo favorites to Hard Rock Live in Rockford
Award-winning singer-songwriter and Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas is set to perform at Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Casino Rockford early next year.
Sugarjones closes Loves Park cafe, citing staffing issues
The owners of Sugarjones Bakery announced Monday that SJ Cafe in Loves Park has officially closed due to staffing challenges and competing business demands.
Police: Two Rockford women arrested after morning attack
ROCKFORD, Ill (WTVO) — Two women were arrested Saturday after allegedly attacking another woman over a personal dispute, according to the Rockford Police Department. Police said officers responded to the 100 block of North Court Street around 10:35 a.m. for a reported battery. Investigators said surveillance video show
