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College Football Weekend Preview: Highly Anticipated Match-up
College football fans have been looking ahead to this match-up since toe met leather this season. Saturday night the new look Alabama Crimson Tide welcome in Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs for a top five match-up that almost always lives up to the billing. While both teams come into...
Hispanic Heritage Month in Rockford: Campos, Cruzes made significant contributions
How much do you know about the history of Hispanic and Latino culture and community in Rockford? In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Rockford Register Star has partnered with La Onda, a newly-formed nonprofit organization, to help share and celebrate the impact of Hispanic and Latino people, businesses and organizations in and around the Rockford area. ...
Rail authority approved for $75K in funding, board chairman says this is a ‘tremendous opportunity’
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — A Winnebago County Board unanimously approved $75,000 in funding for the county’s rail authority on Thursday. “Put the structure together so that things can move forward and there’s tremendous opportunity,” said WCRA Board Chairman Paul Cicero. “We just are going to get on it and hope for the best.” Cicero […]
Class action suit in 2021 chemical plant explosion in Rockton entering final stages
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court Associate Judge Stephen Balogh is expected to approve a $94.5 million settlement for residents who lived within a 3-mile radius of the massive June 14, 2021, Chemtool industrial fire in Rockton. No objections to the settlement were filed, and the case is back in court Friday. "We think the...
Hononegah's flag football team improves to 6-1
FREEPORT, Ill. —Hononegah’s girls flag football team bounced back from a 34-0 loss to Rockford Guilford to edge host Freeport 16-14 on Wednesday. Hononegah quarterback Addison Hulburt completed 13-of-24 passes for 139 yards and three touchdown passes against the Pretzels. Ava Schaumburg caught six passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns for the Indians. Irelyn O’Brien caught four passes for 58 yards and a touchdown and Kenzie Miller caught three passes for 20 yards. On defense, Harper Vanderheyden had four tackles and Natlaie Harris had three to lead the 6-1 Indians. Madeline Kahly broke up two passes and had an interception for 22 yards.
Party With Pelicans, Take a Dramatic Hike or Step Back Into the Ice Age: 6 Picks for Outdoor Weekend Fun
This week’s “Pick Six” — our weekly roundup of outdoorsy recommendations in each of the Chicago region’s six counties — ranges from a cool glacial remnant to a theatrical production that doubles as a hike. COOK COUNTY: Party for the Preserves. The Cook County...
Rockford Lutheran to challenge undefeated Dixon in our “Overtime” game of the we
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Dixon Dukes are one of the few remaining undefeated football teams in our area. They’ll likely face their biggest test of the season so far Friday night when the Lutheran Crusaders visit Dixon for a Big Northern battle in our “Overtime” game of the week. The Dukes have been very […]
Q98.5 Perks Up Your Work Week with Rockford Siding and Windows
Q98.5 and Rockford Siding and Windows, we're in Your Neighborhood to PERK UP Monday!. Start your work week with a boost from your friends at Rockford Siding and Windows and Rockford's #1 for New Country, Q98.5. Monday mornings can be a drag, but we're about to make them a Perk...
Hononegah heads to Freeport for NIC-10 football showdown
ROCKTON — Hononegah certainly didn’t know it after pounding Rockford Guilford 35-0 last week at Kelsey Field, but it faces a bounce back game this week. The Indians head to Freeport will have to shake off the shock of having to forfeit a win over rival Harlem on Tuesday that dropped them to 3-1 and a game behind the Huskies and Belvidere North in the NIC-10 standings. Fortunately everyone is...
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