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Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees tragedy behind him
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees tragedy behind him
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
The trucker was hauling a load of drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water...More >>
Rockford radio embraces song on marriage equality
Rockford radio embraces song on marriage equality
The same duo responsible for getting the song "Thrift Shop" stuck in your head for weeks are responsible for a new song promoting marriage equality, and it's getting big play on local radio.More >>
The same duo responsible for getting the song "Thrift Shop" stuck in your head for weeks are responsible for a new song promoting marriage equality, and it's getting big play on local radio.More >>
Local agencies remind people to stay safe in and on the water
Local agencies remind people to stay safe in and on the water
The Rockford Park District teamed up with other local agencies gathered at a press conference Friday to remind people planning on spending their summers boating and swimming to stay safe.More >>
The Rockford Park District teamed up with other local agencies gathered at a press conference Friday to remind people planning on spending their summers boating and swimming to stay safe.More >>
UPDATE: Jury delivers verdict in Marie's Pizza murder trial
UPDATE: Jury delivers verdict in Marie's Pizza murder trial
The jury has delivered its verdict in the Marie's Pizza murder case. Lamar Coates has been accused of murdering his brother, Michael Sago, even though he never fired the shots that killed him.More >>
The jury has delivered its verdict in the Marie's Pizza murder case. Lamar Coates has been accused of murdering his brother, Michael Sago, even though he never fired the shots that killed him.More >>
Rockford school nurse honored by IDPH
Rockford school nurse honored by IDPH
A school nurse at Thurgood Marshall School has been honored with the Ron W. Lee, MD Excellence in Pediatric Care Award.More >>
A school nurse at Thurgood Marshall School has been honored with the Ron W. Lee, MD Excellence in Pediatric Care Award.More >>
Rockford Register Star hosting job fair
Rockford Register Star hosting job fair
The Rockford Register Star is hosting its second job fair of the year on Wednesday, May 29.More >>
The Rockford Register Star is hosting its second job fair of the year on Wednesday, May 29.More >>
Cooling centers announced for Winnebago and Boone counties
Cooling centers announced for Winnebago and Boone counties
The City of Rockford Human Services Department has announced the locations of cooling centers throughout Winnebago and Boone counties for the hot summer months.More >>
The City of Rockford Human Services Department has announced the locations of cooling centers throughout Winnebago and Boone counties for the hot summer months.More >>
76-year-old Rockford man missing
76-year-old Rockford man missing
Rockford Police are looking for a 76-year-old man who was reported missing on Friday, May 24.More >>
Rockford Police are looking for a 76-year-old man who was reported missing on Friday, May 24.More >>
UPDATE: Illinois House approves guns plan opposed by governor
UPDATE: Illinois House approves guns plan opposed by governor
The Illinois House has approved a plan to allow qualified gun owners to carry their weapons in public.More >>
The Illinois House has approved a plan to allow qualified gun owners to carry their weapons in public.More >>
Rockton Police say reported robbery a hoax
Rockton Police say reported robbery a hoax
A South Beloit man is in jail after Rockton Police say a robbery he reported never happened.More >>
A South Beloit man is in jail after Rockton Police say a robbery he reported never happened.More >>

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Tillmon, Brekelbaum Earn RPS Athlete Honors
Tillmon, Brekelbaum Earn RPS Athlete Honors
East's Logan Tillmon and Auburn's Jake Brekelbaum brought home RPS Academic All-Stars Athlete of the Year awards Thursday night at the Coronado.More >>
East's Logan Tillmon and Auburn's Jake Brekelbaum brought home RPS Academic All-Stars Athlete of the Year awards Thursday night at the Coronado.More >>
Snappers Extend Winning Streak to Six Games
Snappers Extend Winning Streak to Six Games
The Beloit Snappers got six scoreless innings from their bullpen as they prevailed over the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 5-3.More >>
The Beloit Snappers got six scoreless innings from their bullpen as they prevailed over the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 5-3.More >>
NIU Falls in MAC Tourney Opener
NIU Falls in MAC Tourney Opener
Playing extra innings baseball for third time in the last five games, the Northern Illinois baseball team (22-33) surrendered two runs in the top of the 11th to Bowling Green (21-28) as the Huskies fell to the Falcons, 6-4. More >>
Playing extra innings baseball for third time in the last five games, the Northern Illinois baseball team (22-33) surrendered two runs in the top of the 11th to Bowling Green (21-28) as the Huskies fell to the Falcons, 6-4. More >>
Snappers Knock Off Cedar Rapids
Snappers Knock Off Cedar Rapids
Nick Rickles pummeled his first two home runs of the season to power the Beloit Snappers past the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7-6.More >>
Nick Rickles pummeled his first two home runs of the season to power the Beloit Snappers past the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7-6.More >>
Aviators Drop 3rd Straight
Aviators Drop 3rd Straight
The Rockford Aviators, presented by Pearson, got a quality start from Drew Rucinski but were unable to get anything going offensively as they lost to Washington Wednesday afternoon by a final score of 5-2.More >>
The Rockford Aviators (1-4), presented by Pearson, got a quality start from Drew Rucinski but were unable to get anything going offensively as they lost to Washington (2-3) Wednesday afternoon by a final score of 5-2 at Aviators Stadium in Loves Park. More >>
Aviators Fall 10-0 to Washington
Aviators Fall 10-0 to Washington
Washington (1-3) starter Justin Hall pitched a complete-game shutout for the Wild Things as they blanked the Aviators (1-3), presented by Pearson, 10-0 Tuesday night. More >>
Washington (1-3) starter Justin Hall pitched a complete-game shutout for the Wild Things as they blanked the Aviators (1-3), presented by Pearson, 10-0 Tuesday night. More >>
NIU Baseball Players Earn All-MAC Honors
NIU Baseball Players Earn All-MAC Honors
Northern Illinois baseball players Eli Anderson and Alex Klonowski were selected First Team All-Mid American Conference Tuesday night.More >>
Northern Illinois baseball players Eli Anderson and Alex Klonowski were selected First Team All-Mid American Conference Tuesday night.More >>
NIU's Ruzich Receives MAC Honor
NIU's Ruzich Receives MAC Honor
Northern Illinois catcher Nate Ruzich (Joliet, Ill./South Suburban College) was named the Mid-American Conference's West Division Player of the Week in the conference's final weekly award.More >>
Northern Illinois catcher Nate Ruzich (Joliet, Ill./South Suburban College) was named the Mid-American Conference's West Division Player of the Week in the conference's final weekly award.More >>
Snappers to Host Baseball Camp
Snappers to Host Baseball Camp
The Snappers will be holding two camps this season, both at Pohlman Field, with the first camp set for June 13th and 14th and the second one taking place on August 8th and 9th.More >>
The Beloit Snappers Baseball Camp has returned for 2013. The Snappers will be holding two camps this season, both at Pohlman Field, with the first camp set for June 13th and 14th and the second one taking place on August 8th and 9th.More >>
Guse Loses Battle with Cancer
Guse Loses Battle with Cancer
Rockford area coaching legend Jerry Guse lost his battle with cancer Sunday after almost a year of fighting the disease.More >>
Rockford area coaching legend Jerry Guse lost his battle with cancer Sunday after almost a year of fighting the disease.More >>