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Rockford Marathon runners try to stay positive after Boston Marathon

The streets of downtown Rockford fill with runners for the annual Rockford Marathon. More>>

Rockford Police to host academies with assisting agencies

Rockford Police announce they will partner with area agencies to sponsor the Youth and Junior Police Academies again this year.This was made possible by a $7,750 grant from the Community Needs Fund of More>>

Extrication competition held for Midwest teams in Cherry Valley

The spirit of competition allows emergency responders from across the Midwest to showcase skills in Cherry Valley. For 26 years, men and women have displayed their ability to cut into cars at the competition. More>>

Man hurt in motorcycle accident overnight

A man is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash during the early morning hours in Rockford. It was around two Sunday morning when the accident happened at the intersection of North Longwood and Rural More>>

Area Burger King robbed at gunpoint Sunday morning

Rockford Police say the Burger King on the 2400 block of 11th Street was robbed Sunday morning at gunpoint.The suspect took cash but police are questioning people about potential involvement.The investigation More>>

Quinn joins with Newtown parents for gun law push

CHICAGO – Parents who suffered unfathomable loss during the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., today joined Governor Pat Quinn, Senate President John Cullerton and Senator Dan Kotowski to urge lawmakers to ban More>>

8 Illinois Lottery Payout Checks Bounce

Some lucky winners of the Illinois Lottery weren't so lucky when they went to cash their checks. More>>

Folks take part in Animal Mania at Lockwood Park Video included

A Rockford Park District event draws attention to Lockwood Park and it's affinity for animals. Wagon and pony rides, a Birds of Prey presentation and plenty more to do today at the park. New to Animal More>>

Eagle Scout rehabs Caledonia Township cemetery Video included

New life is breathed into a little known Caledonia Township cemetery. Andrew Geyer is an Eagle Scout from troop 141 in Belvidere.  His project was to rehab the Drake Cemetery. Now, the cemetery has been More>>

Bikes for Tykes collects for area kids in need Video included

The Salvation Army wants your bike to give to a needy child in the area.  For nine years, "Bikes for Tykes" has accepted donations of bikes, scooters and safety equipment for area kids. Last year, you More>>

Tinker Swiss takes part in Blue Star program

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens will participate in the Blue Star Museums program.  That means it will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial More>>

Local food pantries see more Rockford area families in summer months Video included

Each year tens of thousands of Rockford area families rely on the kindness of strangers so they don't go hungry. Local agencies use the month of May to focus on the problem. The need for food will be even More>>

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  • The Rockford Aviators (0-1), presented by Pearson, battled until the final out, but errors allowed the Frontier Greys (1-0) to score enough to pull out the win in the first game of the season by a final score of 4-3.  
    The Rockford Aviators (0-1), presented by Pearson, battled until the final out, but errors allowed the Frontier Greys (1-0) to score enough to pull out the win in the first game of the season by a final score of 4-3.  
  • The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with guard Kyle Long on a four-year contract with a fifth-year option and now have the entire 2013 Bears draft class under contract.
    The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with guard Kyle Long on a four-year contract with a fifth-year option and now have the entire 2013 Bears draft class under contract.
  • Matt Anderson reeled off six scoreless innings for the Clinton LumberKings as they rolled past the Beloit Snappers 6-1 in Midwest League action on Thursday night.
    Matt Anderson reeled off six scoreless innings for the Clinton
    LumberKings as they rolled past the Beloit Snappers 6-1 in Midwest League
    action on Thursday night at Ashford University Field.
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