Nick Sauer resigns from Illinois legislature amid nude photo scandal
By John O'Connor
AP Political Writer
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — A first-term Republican state representative and member of an Illinois House anti-sexual harassment task force resigned Wednesday after an ex-girlfriend claimed that he posted nude…
For Ryan Nall, the NFL is just another challenge he’s long been prepared for
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - Wherever he's gone, Ryan Nall has always been the biggest, strongest, and fastest guy on the field, in the room, you name it. From Central Catholic High School in Portland, Oregon to Oregon…
Adopted son of state senator charged with sexual assault
By Jim Hagerty
Reporter
ROCKFORD - The adopted son of state Sen. Dave Syverson has been charged with sexual abuse, court officials confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Records show that Jordan D. Syverson, 27, was arrested Wednesday and…
Fatherhood group starts youth basketball league
By Jim Hagerty
Reporter
ROCKFORD - A new fall basketball league will be available for players from fourth through eighth grade.
It's called the Future Collegiate Stars Youth Basketball League, and it's organized by the Fatherhood…
Three shows left in Music in the Park concert series
Staff Report
ROCKFORD - There are three shows left in the 2018 Music in the Park concert series at the Sinnissippi Music Shell.
Two of the performances are makeup dates that were postponed due to weather, and have been rescheduled for…
City to enforce updated taxi cab ordinance Sept. 1
By Jim Hagerty
Reporter
ROCKFORD - Rockford officials will begin enforcing its updated tax cab ordinance next month, the city reported Wednesday.
The announcement comes a week after leaders notified several local cab operators that…
What’s Local: Mrs. Fisher’s sells chips off the fryer
By Jim Hagerty
Reporter
ROCKFORD - Snack-food lovers were able to enjoy some freshly cooked, "Made in Rockford" potato chips this week, thanks to a company with an 86-year history.
Mrs. Fisher's sold one-pound bags of its chips – hot…
Your Horoscope: August 1, 2018
ARIES
You’ll suddenly find the inspiration you need to start fresh on the right foot. You’ll be highly determined and ready to turn your life around entirely. You aspire to a better tomorrow.
TAURUS
After being surrounded by a…
Group taps blighted nursing home for cleanup
By Jim Hagerty
Reporter
ROCKFORD - Because the city is currently unable to demolish a vacant northwest side nursing home, a group has tapped the property for a major cleanup project.
The project is called Fight the Blight, organized…
Busy week for area law enforcement
By Jim Hagerty
Reporter
ROCKFORD - A double homicide in South Beloit and an armed robbery involving two former law-enforcement officers marked a busy week for area police agencies and the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office.…
Bears Notebook: Battle with Smith continues but teammates unwavering in support
By Robert Zeglinski
Contributor
BOURBONNAIS - Immediate impact. That was the calling card of Roquan Smith when the Bears drafted him in April. A player that would immediately inject tenacity and freakish instincts as a three-down…
Report: Recidivism could cost Illinois billions
By The Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD - A new report shows prison recidivism could cost Illinois more than $13 billion over the next five years.
The study by the Sentencing Policy Advisory Council found 43 percent of people…
Trump mulls meeting with Iran
By Jill Colvin
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he'd "certainly meet" with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, and without preconditions, if the Iranian leader were willing.
Speaking during a…
Former Rockford, Metro Enforcement officers charged with armed robbery
By Jim Hagerty
Reporter
ROCKFORD - A former Rockford officer and ex-Metro Enforcement security guard have been charged with armed robbery in connection with a holdup at the Van Galder bus depot earlier this month.
Yuliya Kuznets,…