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Staff Report ROCKFORD - SwedishAmerican announced Tuesday that President and CEO Dr. Michael J. Born has resigned to pursue other interests. “On behalf of the SwedishAmerican Board of Directors, I would like to thank Dr. Born for his…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -  The annual holiday local shopping tradition, A Local Holiday Market returns Saturday, Dec 7, at Rockford University’s Regents Hall, 5050 E. State St. Presented by Winnebago Buy Local the holiday-themed shopping…

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.…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - SwedishAmerican Hospital will host an array of community events this fall. Women and Children’s Center Beam-Raising Ceremony: 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, at SwedishAmerican Hospital Heart Hospital Entrance, 1401 E.…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Sixteen Eisenhower Middle School students recently demonstrated tremendous courage, heroism and initiative in response to a situation they were forced into during their bus ride home last month. On Friday,…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau hast thrown its support behind the proposal to build a Hard Rock Casino on the city's east side.  "Today, we are pleased to support Mayor Tom…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Winnebago State's Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross will not seek election after her appointed term expires next December, she announced Thursday.  "When I was sworn in as State's Attorney, I indicated my…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Fleet Feet Sports Rockford are excited announced Tuesday that the Dasher Dash 5K will return to downtown Nov. 30 as part of this year's Stroll on State…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Nobody was hurt Monday when food truck went up in flames on the city's near-east side.  Fire department officials say the incident occurred around noon in the 3600 block of East State Street. An employee of…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - City staff has put its stamp of approval on a proposal to build a Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Mayor Tom McNamara announced Monday. The Hard Rock proposal, which calls for a casino at the site of…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A river rescue led to criminal charges against a Rockford man after he was pulled from a stolen boat near the Fordam Dam Saturday. Authorities say a fisherman heard the man's cry for help and called 911 at…