Rockford Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution
Source: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, District of Illinois. A Rockford man was handed a 14-year prison term today for his role in a methamphetamine distribution operation. Jesse Herbig, 44, had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of possession with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of...
Multiple agencies respond to Beloit house fire
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Rock County Communications confirmed with WMTV that multiple agencies responded to a residential fire in Beloit Sunday afternoon. RCC said the call came in around 2:45 p.m. Sunday with a report of a house fire on the 300 block of Cleveland Street in Beloit. RCC also...
Rockford businesses see shopping surge with Christmas nearing
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Holiday shopping picked up this weekend for Rockford area businesses, coming as the Christmas holiday is right around the corner. “Yeah, actually, we just remarked on how there’s a lot of people out today right now,” said Scout Perryman, a shopper at Cherryvale Mall.
Dakota improves to 5-0 with impressive win against Durand
The Dakota Indians have been in the shadow of some outstanding Pecatonica teams the last couple years in the NUIC North. This year Dakota might be casting a shadow on everyone else.
Saturday late evening First Warn Forecast 12/13/25
Saturday late evening First Warn Forecast 12/13/25.
Arianna Fobes remembered as ‘life of the party’ after fatal Beloit shooting
The Rock County Medical Examiner's Department is releasing the name of the woman who died after a shooting on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
Dangerous wind chills expected this weekend across the stateline
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The sun finally returned today, however temperatures were still well below average for this time of year with highs only in the middle 20s, after lows bottomed out in the single digits. As a front moves through this evening, a few flurries or light snow showers will be possible tonight with...
Part of 7th Street in Rockford to close for repairs
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Drivers are advised to be aware of detours while crews work on the watermain on Rockford’s 7th Street. Starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 16, 7th Street will be closed to through traffic from Broadway to 12th Street. Northbound traffic will be detoured to 9th...
The annual Shop with a Cop and Fill the Bus for Harlem School District...
The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office partnered with local Target and Meijer stores for their Shop with a Cop. The Fill the Bus donation event also partnered with those stores. Both of the events aim to provide for children and families in need.
Rockford Man Gets Prison Time for Rochelle Home Invasion
Rockford Resident Sentenced Following Rochelle Home Invasion Incident I remember reading about this case and feeling a chill. Imagine being […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

















