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Rockford Park District board votes to keep tax levy flat

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners, on Tuesday, voted to hold the line on property taxes for the sixth year in a row, meaning the district will not receive any additional tax dollars in its…

Swedish American welcomes new providers

Staff Report ROCKFORD - SwedishAmerican has welcomed new internal medicine physician, Dr. Shinta Jong to the Creekside Medical Center, 3505 N. Bell School Road. Jong brings 10 years of experience to SwedishAmerican. Board certified in…

Ali Cushing, Ella Gasparini shine at NIC-10 swim meet

Staff Report ROCKFORD -Auburn junior Ali Cushing and Guilford sophomore Ella Gasparini were the Rockford School District stars in this past weekend’s NIC-10 girls swim meet. Cushing won the 200-yard individual medley for the second…

BBB warns of scams targeting veterans

Staff Report ROCKFORD -  Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11. More than 18 million people are U.S. military veterans. It’s a fitting time to say thank you to military veterans for their sacrifice and service; protecting us and our country.…

BBB: Beware of ‘Jenny B’ gift card scam

Staff Report ROCKFORD -  There is a growing concern about a what is being identified as a gift card scam. Women from across the country, including Northern Illinois, have reported receiving cards from a person identified as “Jenny B”…

City announces furnace assistance program

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The City of Rockford Human Services department is offering an emergency Furnace Assistance program for qualifying homeowners to assist with non-working furnaces.  Qualified homeowners may receive either repair…

Police: Fatal Auburn Street accident not hit-and-run

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Although the driver of a vehicle involved in the death of a pedestrian in Rockford Tuesday left the scene of the crash, the incident is not a hit-and-run, police said Thursday. At around 8:30 p.m., Oct.…

RSO’s Steve Larsen announces retirement

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Rockford Symphony Orchestra Music Director Steve Larsen will retire after the 2020-21 season, he announced Wednesday. "The 2020-21 season will be my 30th year as RSO Music Director, and I have decided that it…

News anchor Whitney Martin returning to Rockford

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Veteran TV journalist Whitney Martin is returning to Rockford. Martin, who moved to Milwaukee in 2017 and anchored "CBS 58 Morning News," will serve as assistant news director and anchor of “Eyewitness News in the…

Business boom happening in Rockford’s Midtown District

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Business is booming in Rockford's Midtown District.  Seven new businesses have opened their doors in the historic business district since March. Ronn Mooney, Executive Director of the Midtown Business District,…

Rockford City Council approves Hard Rock Casino bid

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The Rockford City Council, on Monday, voted 11-1 to send a proposal to build a Hard Rock Casino at 7801 E. State St. to the Illinois Gaming Board. “We are thankful for the mayor and council’s support of…
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