Belvidere mobile home damaged after catching fire early Monday
Belvidere fire officials worked to put out a fire at a mobile home early Monday morning.
Winnebago County, IL Police Launch 2026 Holiday Toy Drive
Winnebago, IL – With the 2026 holiday season approaching, the Winnebago Police Department is asking residents to help bring Christmas cheer to local children through its annual Toys for Tots donation drive.
Find deals at the VOICES of Stephenson County sale
Book lovers can shop for discounted books, DVDs, records, puzzles and other items during the VOICES of Stephenson County Book Nook Fall Half Price Sale in Freeport from Nov. 5-14. Proceeds from the annual sale will benefit services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault offered through VOICES of Stephenson County, according to a community announcement. “The Fall Half Price Sale is our last major sale of the year and the last sale for five months, which makes it the perfect opportu
Chase Herrington runs for four TDs as South Beloit routs Polo in playoffs
POLO, Ill. — South Beloit senior Chase Herrington jumped up after being tackled, obviously upset on Saturday afternoon. “Usually that’s a disciplined team,” the running back explained afterward. “On that play, I was at the bottom of the pile and a dude just poked me right in the eye.” Head coach Josh Redieske was sympathetic to his running back’s plight, but worried he could draw his own penalty, yelled out to him, “Chase, just take it out on them.” Boy, did he ever. Herrington carried the ball
Beloit McDonald’s Makes Big Mac History With 5,000 Sold in 2 Hours
Find out why a Beloit McDonald's sold more than 5,000 Big Macs in just two hours and what made the incredible sales total possible.
Chicago, IL Weather: October Sets Record With No High Below 57°
Chicago and Rockford each reach 60 degrees on 28 days, with rainfall below normal.
Officials report record early voting numbers in Winnebago County
Winnebago County is experiencing record turnout in early voting as Election Day approaches on Tuesday for the midterm elections.
Byron Tigers begin their IHSA postseason journey with a 44-0 win against Prairie Central
The undefeated Byron Tigers stayed that way Saturday with a convincing 44-0 IHSA playoff win against Fairbury Prairie Central.
Rockford boxers Seth Swinehart and Julian Logo pick up pro wins at Hard Rock...
Two Rockford boxers came up winners Saturday night in pro fights at Hard Rock Casino Rockford. It was part of the Hitz Boxing event.
Rockford Church Fire Destroyed Its Crucifixion Window, So Members Turned Shards Into Pendants
A stained-glass window depicting Christ on the cross inside Christ United Methodist Church in Rockford shattered after an accidental fire tore through the building on Feb. 23. No one was hurt. Rather than let the fragments go to waste, members of the congregation gathered them up and turned them into something they now wear to church.
