The Rock River Times - Rockford's Independent Newspaper

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Two Rockford men are charged with attempted murder after police investigate a battery complaint on the city's near-east side. Police say at approximately 9:30  p.m., Wednesday, officers responded to…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man was arrested Friday morning after allegedly firing a  gun while being chased by police. At approximately 1 a.m., Rockford SCOPE officers observed what they reported as a suspicious suspect,…

By Matt Sedensky, Kevin McGill and David Rising Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans rushed to build a makeshift hospital in its convention center Friday as ew outbreaks bubbled in the United States, deaths surged in Italy…

Staff  Report ROCKFORD - Steak 'n Shake, 7561 E. State St., is offering a discount program for essential workers who are keeping the nation running during the COVID-19 outbreak. Now through April 7 at all Steak 'n Shake workers in…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Local officials are ramping up their efforts to enforce the governor's order that non-essential businesses remain closed until April 8. Since the J.B. Pritzker's order went into effect last Saturday,…

By John Marshall AP Basketball Writer Fred "Curly" Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, has died. He was 77. The Globetrotters said Neal died in his home…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Although no new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Winnebago County Thursday, there are still more than 300 tests pending. Winnebago County Health Department Director Dr. Sandra Martell said a total…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Belvidere Assembly Plant will be closed through the middle of April. The closure is part of Fiat Chrysler's decision to close all North American plants through April 14 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A local woman was attacked by a man she met online, police reported Thursday. Wednesday, March 25, Rockford police officers responded to the 1700 block of 12th Avenue and spoke to the 23-year-old victim, who…

Staff Report NEW YORK -  Maven Media Brands and Sports Illustrated announce the launch of Coronavirus + Sports, a free podcast sharing candid stories of how the global COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the world of sports. Hosted by Luis…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Three men were jailed Wednesday and charged with multiple weapons offenses after police responded to a shots-fired call on the northwest side. At around 1:15 p.m., officers were called to the 2300…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Police are investigating a shooting on the city's west side, where officials say a 16-year-old boy was killed. Police say at around 3 a.m., officers responded to a shots-fired report on the 1000…

By Ben Orner Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Meat has been among the most in-demand items at supermarkets as people stock up on essentials amid the COVID-19 pandemic. That has people up and down Illinois’ livestock supply chain –…

By Andrew Taylor and Lisa Mascaro Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Because of the increasing amount of business closures amid the COVID-19 outbreak, The Rock River Times has limited circulation of its print edition. Until further notice, the paper will be available in the…