Best Brunch Spots in Rockford, According to Locals
From cozy diners to coffee shops that are overflowing with locals, Rockford's brunch scene is unmatched.
19-year-old faces prison time for fatal DUI crash in Belvidere
Trevor Tosh, 19, of Belvidere, Illinois, was charged with aggravated DUI causing death and DUI after allegedly killing pedestrian Anthony Tzemopoulos, 41, in a drunk driving crash on January 10.
Two accused of child endangerment after a road rage incident in Belvidere, police say
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - A man and a woman are arrested after police say they endangered the life of two children in a road rage incident on Sunday. Sylvester Cardona, 35, is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, aggravated assault and endangering the...
Illinois Pizza Chain Named Best in America
During National Pizza Week, an Illinois born pizza chain with a Rockford location was named the best in America by Yelp.
Report: Illinois is Home to the Best Pizza Chain in America
During National Pizza Week, an Illinois born pizza chain with a Rockford location was named the best in America by Yelp.
Drunk driver flees scene after crashing car into guard rail in Ogle County: Police
An Ogle County man is accused of drunk driving and crashing into a guardrail before leaving the scene on Saturday.
Rockford BBB Reveals The Top 10 Local Scams To Watch For In 2026
The Better Business Bureau is ringing the alarm about a surge in scams. Keeping your guard up has never felt more relevant in today’s digital marketplace.
Gamblers lost $1.9B at Illinois casinos in 2025
ROCKFORD, IL — Casino gambling continued to be big business in Illinois in 2025 as new casinos had a full year of operations and Hard Rock Casino Rockford moved into a far larger location, according to the latest reports from the Illinois Gaming Board. Gamblers lost $1.9 billion playing at Illinois casinos in 2025....
Rockford-area residents gather ‘in solidarity’ after ICE shootings
ROCKFORD, IL — Days after Renee Good was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, hundreds of Rockford-area residents gathered in protest in downtown Rockford. In the 400 block of East State Street about 150 people carried signs, marched and chanted. Organized by a coalition of...
Man found dead in Beloit home, investigation underway
A deceased man was found in his home by the Beloit Police Department on Sunday, Jan. 11.

















