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5 Reasons Why Flannel Jam Is The Must See Concert Of The Fall
If you're looking for a truly unique concert experience then I highly suggest you check out Flannel Jam at the Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Coming up this Sunday, October 6th is Flannel Jam 2024: Country and Rock Confidential at the Hard Rock Live inside the Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be available at the door but you can purchase them now in advance through Ticketmaster.
Hononegah graduate Cole Warren staying steady while leading UW-Oshkosh offense
WHITEWATER Wis. — The UW-Oshkosh football team was down 21-7 to UW-Whitewater early in the fourth quarter and freshman Cole Warren was behind center trying to propel the Titans back into it. On the second play of the drive, an intense pass rush from the Warhawks forced an incompletion and sent Warren flying into the turf, where he withered in pain and, because the athletic trainer had come onto the field, was forced by the referees to come out for a play. ...
Guse and Rockford Lutheran clinch trip to State; Beto & Boylan boys also going to state
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Rockford Lutheran senior Jake Guse shot a 70 Monday at Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club to lead the Crusaders to a second-place finish in a 1A IHSA Golf Sectional. Guse earned medalist honors beating out Rockford Christian’s Gavin Hultman by three strokes. At the 2A Kaneland Sectional, Boylan’s Cole Beto fired a 69 […]
Week 6 NIC-10 football stats leaders include rare Auburn receiver near the top
Three players are within 15 yards of the lead for our large-school rushers, which include the NIC-10 high school football teams, as well as Rochelle, in the Rockford area. The No. 2 through No. 5 passers at the two-thirds mark of the regular season are also bunched within 31 yards. In receiving, Auburn's Tazheer Henderson has moved up to second behind Jefferson's Michael Townsend. Juwane Parchman in 2015 is the only Auburn player to lead the...
Activist announces bid for Rockford City Council
Billing himself as the area's first Gen Z precinct committeeman, Rockford community activist Tamir Bell has announced plans to run for alderman of the 13th Ward. In an email to the Rockford Register Star Monday, Bell, 21, said he is a community advocate who works as political director for state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford. Bell said he is running for alderman in April 2025 to improve opportunities on Rockford's west side and to build stronger neighborhoods. ...
Horror genre popular among Rockford-area vintage toy collectors
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Vintage toys are growing in popularity in the Rockford area. And with Halloween just a couple weeks away, horror-themed collectibles are even more sought after, especially pieces connected to scary movies. ”The second I get horror figures or items, they usually sell within a day or less,” said Jeramy Beach, owner […]
Largest, free Latino concert series in northern Illinois enters 22nd year in Rockford
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. ...
Hononegah routs Rockford East in NIC-10 football
ROCKTON — The scoreboard at Kelsey Field last Friday night was still brightly lit after Hononegah’s 44-15 victory over Rockford East. Fans made their way to exits as the school band played its last song of the night. Head coach Brian Zimmerman’s postgame topic of discussion had nothing to do with any of that. He was telling his team it was already time to start thinking about next week’s opponent. ...
Rockford proclaims October 7th as ‘LED Light Day’
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara has signed a proclamation declaring “LED Light Day” on October 7th, 2024, in celebration of National LED Light Day. According to a written proclamation, “LED lights have moved forward technology, scientific achievement, increased energy efficiency, and have numerous environmental benefits.” National LED Light Day began in 2014 […]
Illinois Woman Sets State Record With 1900-Pound Pumpkin Growing Success
AllenSphoto, Thinkstock[/caption]She may have won second place in the recent competition but Theresa Miller now owns a pretty impressive pumpkin title. It's pumpkin season y'all and that means pumpkin coffee, pumpkin pie and pumpkin growing contests!. Here in the Stateline area, we have a ton of farmers who work throughout...
South Main Mercado success points to positive growth for Latino community in Rockford
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. ...
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