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One of the stars of Rockford West High's back-to-back state basketball champions dies
Rockford’s greatest basketball team just lost its most unsung star, a player who tried to turn down the spotlight in his best chance to be the star. Bobby Washington, who died last week at age 87, scored a career-high 17 points, including three straight free throws in the final 21 seconds, to help Rockford’s West High win its second straight IHSA state title with a 67-65 win over Edwardsville in 1956. ...
Rockford wants YOU to create logos for your neighborhood
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford is offering up to $7,500 for residents to create signage to help create “a sense of identity and pride” in Rockford neighborhoods. The Residential Neighborhood Sign Program utilizes $100,000 in grant funds for the opportunity, which hopes to create “beautiful, inviting entrances that thoughtfully reflect the diversity […]
Which Rockford-area convenience store has the best pizza?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Pizza is popular food in Rockford, and convenience stores have figured that out with their own signature pies some local residents can’t seem to get enough of. “These pizzas are so good,” Rockford resident Karl Brooks said Wednesday after buying a personal Noble Roman’s pizza at Kelley’s Market. “You’ve got to […]
Rockford School bus involved in Wednesday morning crash
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford school bus driver and the driver of a car were sent to the hospital following a collision Wednesday morning. According to the Rockford Public School District, around 9 a.m. the two vehicles crashed at the intersection of Blackhawk Park Avenue and Seminary. No students were on the bus at […]
High school football in the Rockford area: Complete coverage from the 2024 season
Welcome back to the Rockford Register Star preps football landing page, which brings all of our football coverage from the 2024 season together in one place. Both myself, Jay Taft, and my collegue Matt Trowbridge, will be covering all of the high school football around the Rockford area, from start to finish, and this is your one spot to find a link to it all. Here you can find links that will get you to all of our stories...
Bedroom fire in Rockford house causes $100K in damages
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A house fire in Rockford Tuesday night caused $100,000 worth of damages, but the residents were able to escape unharmed. According to the Rockford Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 2900 block of Lawndale Avenue around 9:19 p.m. and found the house showing heavy smoke and fire coming from a […]
Can You Help Find 9 Illinois Kids Who Simply Vanished in August?
If you have a healthy and happy family and know where your children are at all times, you are blessed. There are 9 Illinois families that can't say that right now as their kids simply vanished during the month of August. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children just...
Party Time? Illinois Ranked Among America’s Most Fun States Again
What's your idea of fun? Your answer will likely determine whether you agree with a new ranking which claims Illinois is one of the most fun states - again. This interesting study comes from Wallet Hub. They poured an unusual amount of science into what makes a place fun including a staggering 26 different metrics according to their methodology. The two big categories were "Entertainment & Recreation" and "Nightlife". Look at Illinois, the big party headquarters allegedly.
Many Illinois Shopping Malls Are Closing, One Is Thriving
Consumer shopping habits have changed so dramatically in the last four years, that brick-and-mortar stores and most malls can no longer compete. Two once popular Illinois malls have closed in the last month and more are coming. What is Woodfield Mall's secret?. Why Are So Many Illinois Malls Closing. West...
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