By Mesfin Fekadu AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin's music quickly climbed the iTunes' charts following her death on Thursday. Her "30 Greatest Hits" album hit the No. 1 spot, replacing Nicki Minaj's new album, while…

By The Associated Press (ASSOCIATED PRESS) - Here's a roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the week. None of these stories is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated…

ARIES If you’re going back to work after a long vacation, expect to feel exhaustion kick in sooner rather than later. Your partner and loved ones will demand your attention, but you’d be better off getting some much needed rest.…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor And so, in the blink of a three-week eye, Matt Nagy's first Bears training camp has come and gone. Many laughs were shared, and many tears were shed. But most importantly, lessons about the rookie head…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor An NFL training camp is the first sign that football activity's on the horizon. It's the warmup to the warmup for the regular season, and therefore is the foundation towards a successful season. What an…

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By Greg Bishop Illinois News Network CHICAGO - As the city of Chicago continues to grapple with gun violence, leaders say there needs to be more resources, but the state’s perceived sanctuary laws have public safety grants in limbo.…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Park District will host a new men's flag football league this fall. The league will run from Sept. 15 to Nov. 17 at Southwest Community Park. Teams of up to 15 players are welcome. Players must…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor BOURBONNAIS - In a game like football where it's easy to watch the ball and ignore everything else, a center isn't normally the center of attention. Ironically, even as they're the only person to touch…

By Todd Houston Contributor After many years of playing around the local and regional scenes in different groups, drummer Mark Adamany and bassist Joel Rostamo have reunited with guitarist Tom Massari as well as new lead vocalist Chris…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor CINCINNATI - The Hall of Fame Game was just the warmup to the warmup. The Bears visiting the Bengals would have them showcase their newfound offensive firepower in a place they had won 33-7 only seven…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor BOURBONNAIS - Last year at approximately this time, Mitchell Trubisky checked into an NFL game as Bears quarterback near the end of the first half of a preseason contest against the Denver Broncos. In a…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Urban Equity Properties deepened its stake in downtown Rockford Monday when it finalized the purchase of the commercial building at 119 N. Church St. The building is next to UEP's Talcott Building,…

ARIES Home renovations are on the agenda this week. You might even decide to completely redecorate your living space. You’ll be surprised at how easily you’re able to master manual tasks, and this will leave you feeling proud. TAURUS…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD – Rockford aldermen, on Monday, approved a special use permit that gives Grace Funeral & Cremation Services the green light to move to the former Moose Club, 4301 N. Main St. The business is…