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Freeport’s Little Cubs Field targeted by burglars
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Thieves targeted Freeport’s Little Cubs Field, a replica of Wrigley Field, and stole a “significant amount of cash,” according to Vice President Denny Garkey. “A window was broken to gain entry and due to the size of the opening created for access, a small person was able to get into the […]
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...
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 […]
The Hispanic Baseball League of Andres Mora Ibarra to play championship game Oct. 13
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. ...
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 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. ...
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 […]
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. ...
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 […]
Rockford’s 20 Favorite Places For A Cup Of Joe To Start Morning
Many people who live around Rockford are big fans of starting their day with a good cup of coffee and here are their favorite places in the area. It's funny because a friend and I were talking about this the other day. Remember when coffee was just coffee? It definitely wasn't anything special. If you wanted to make it fancy, you would just add cream and sugar.
COLUMN: Hononegah embraces next-man-up philosophy
It’s the time of the high school football season when the battle of attrition catches up to a lot of teams. People describe them as “haves” and “have-nots” and that’s not completely accurate. Some of the teams who are “haves” to start with become “have-nots” when they can’t replace some injured integral parts. Head coach Brian Zimmerman knows how blessed he is at Hononegah. The Indians have had a number...
Comedian Jo Koy returning to Rockford in January 2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Jo Koy, who performed at a sold-out show at the BMO Center last year, will be returning in January 2025. The comedian will bring his Just Being Koy tour to Rockford on January 24th at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 10th at 12 p.m. on Ticketmaster and at […]
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