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Beloit Memorial, James Ford tune up to face Burlington
BELOIT — Beloit Memorial head coach Brad Dement says football fans at Burlington High School will be treated to a showdown Friday night between two of the best running backs in the Southern Lakes Conference. He is referring to his own team’s James Ford III, who eclipsed 2,000 career yards in last week’s 28-21 win over Wilmot, and the Demons’ Kade Boyd, who has rushed 139 times for 923 yards (6.6 average) and 10 touchdowns this fall. ...
Mayor Tom McNamara kicks off re-election campaign on Tuesday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara will kick off his re-election campaign Tuesday at Hard Rock Casino Rockford, with Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton as a special guest. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a $25 admission. McNamara began his first term on May 1st, 2017, and was sworn into a […]
Beckham Denu, Beloit Memorial defense steps up in 1-1 draw with Union Grove
BELOIT — It felt like just yesterday that Beloit Memorial boys soccer head coach Brian Denu had to convince his middle child Beckham Denu to go out for goalkeeper as he entered high school. Four years later, Denu is in goal, taking to the sky to make astonishing saves and helping prevent the reigning state champions from stealing a win from the Purple Knights. Denu’s efforts at stymying a late...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Rockford's Mosaico Cultural enriches while it educates
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. ...
How A Rockford Cyclist’s Compliment Made My Entire Day
A complete stranger gave me a really nice compliment when I least expected it, and he didn't know how much I needed it in that very moment. I've always been extremely critical of my entire being. Recently, I was stressing about an outfit I had to wear, and one stranger's comment turned my world upside down.
COLLEGE UPDATE: Hononegah grad Braxton Brown shines for Edgewood golf team
Hononegah graduate Braxton Brown earned Athlete of the Week honors at Edgewood College after the senior golfer made some school history at the Midwest Region Fall Classic in Kansasville, Wis., on Sept. 20-21. Brownn shot the second-lowest 36 hole in school history with a career-best 79-82-161. Her 79 at the Brighton Dale Links tied her career-best score. She had 10 pars and a birdie in the opening round. Brown closed...
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