Spook the Blocks returns for downtown Rockford trick-or-treating tradition
ROCKFORD — A trick-or-treating tradition is returning to downtown for its 11th year. The River District Association will host its annual Spook the Blocks event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The free event, which debuted in 2015, invites kids and their families to dress up in...
Rockford man gets 5 years for cocaine delivery and 5 years for weapons charge
Zacharie Carner, a 27-year-old Rockford man, was sentenced to ten years in prison for manufacturing cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Two charged after fight escalates into shooting in Rockford, police say
Two people have been charged following a shooting Sunday night, according to the Rockford Police Department.
South Beloit manufacturer RMG acquires Connecticut company
SOUTH BELOIT — A local manufacturer that builds wire processing equipment is expanding its reach with the acquisition of a Connecticut company. RMG, formerly known as Rockford Manufacturing Group, announced on Tuesday the acquisition of Shuster Mettler Corporation. The acquisition includes the company’s assets, product lines, intellectual property and its New Haven, Connecticut operations. Shuster machine sales, production and support will now originate from RMG and its sales reps and distributo
Semi-truck catches fire in Cherry Valley early Tuesday
A semi-truck completely engulfed in flames Tuesday morning on Interstate 39 in Cherry Valley.
Rockford family face hardship as EBT scam drains hundreds from account
A Rockford family is left scrambling after being the victim of a SNAP card scam that wiped their account of its funds overnight.
20-year-old Rockford man fatally struck while walking on U.S. 20 early Sunday
Deven Peterson, 20, of Rockford, was struck and killed by a vehicle on U.S. 20 near Cherry Valley in the early hours of Sunday.
Remembering longtime educator Ed Finch, Freeport’s ‘walking talking’ history book
Dr. Ed Finch was a giant in the Freeport community. A lifelong educator, both in formal and informal settings, Dr. Finch had a mind and passion for history. From his days at Freeport High School to his time with the Stephenson County Historical Society, Dr. Finch's wit and wisdom touched many lives in the northwest Illinois community. He has died at the age of 79.
Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit to feature Wisconsin beer, beef from Badger legend’s farm
BELOIT, Wis. -- Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit will highlight local foods and beverages when it opens its doors next week.
Fast-growing Wing Snob opens its first restaurant in Machesney Park
MACHESNEY PARK — A fast-growing chain centered on fresh, hormone-free chicken wings has opened its first restaurant in the village. Wing Snob opened Monday at 10125 N. Second St., filling the former Bet EZ video poker near the northeast corner of Illinois 251 and Illinois 173. The restaurant is...
