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Boylan graduate talks about path from Rockford to NBC Entertainment
Boylan graduate talks about path from Rockford to NBC Entertainment
There is a little-known Rockford connection to what you watch on television. In fact, it's been there for years.More >>
There is a little-known Rockford connection to what you watch on television. In fact, it's been there for years.More >>
State lawmakers support new pension reform proposal
State lawmakers support new pension reform proposal
Pension reform-minded lawmakers present a new reform bill that they think can solve Illinois' billion dollar pension crisis.More >>
Pension reform-minded lawmakers present a new reform bill that they think can solve Illinois' billion dollar pension crisis.More >>
Area motorcycle advocate reacts to fatality rise
Area motorcycle advocate reacts to fatality rise
ABATE talks about involvement in effort to lower motorcycle fatality numbersMore >>
Motorcycle accident deaths are on the rise, now an area organization steps in to try and prevent two-wheeled fatalities. Any number of fatal traffic accidents is more than we'd like to see. Now, A BrotherhoodMore >>
Rockford United Labor hosts annual golf play day
Rockford United Labor hosts annual golf play day
Rockford United Labor held its 19th annual Golf Play Day Monday to benefit the United Way of Rock River Valley.More >>
Rockford United Labor held its 19th annual Golf Play Day Monday to benefit the United Way of Rock River Valley.More >>
Several Rockford companies appear in Paris Air Show
Several Rockford companies appear in Paris Air Show
The Paris Air Show began Monday, and while Airbus and Boeing are taking the main stage, local companies are working to get their name out as well.More >>
The Paris Air Show began Monday, and while Airbus and Boeing are taking the main stage, local companies are working to get their name out as well.More >>
Rockford College already making switch to Rockford University
Rockford College already making switch to Rockford University
One area college is about to find out "what is in a name" as it moves away from the one it's had for than a 120 years. Although Rockford College is still a couple weeks away from becoming Rockford UniversityMore >>
One area college is about to find out "what is in a name" as it moves away from the one it's had for than a 120 years. Although Rockford College is still a couple weeks away from becoming Rockford UniversityMore >>
Rockford Orthopedic Associates celebrates ribbon cutting
Rockford Orthopedic Associates celebrates ribbon cutting
Rockford Orthopedic Associates celebrated the grand opening of a new medical facility on East Riverside Boulevard Monday.More >>
Rockford Orthopedic Associates celebrated the grand opening of a new medical facility on East Riverside Boulevard Monday.More >>
Farmers Market Database finds markets in your area
Farmers Market Database finds markets in your area
Farm fresh and straight to your table. Need help finding a farmers market near you? The Department of Agriculture has a national database of markets, which you can search by zip code.More >>
Farm fresh and straight to your table. Need help finding a farmers market near you? The Department of Agriculture has a national database of markets, which you can search by zip code.More >>
FBI adds 499th, 500th names to Most Wanted list
FBI adds 499th, 500th names to Most Wanted list
The FBI's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" is 63 years old this year, and just added its 499th and 500th names.More >>
The FBI's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" is 63 years old this year, and just added its 499th and 500th names.More >>
Harlem-Roscoe firefighters to perform controlled burn
Harlem-Roscoe firefighters to perform controlled burn
Harlem-Roscoe firefighters will host a controlled burn on Tuesday, June 18.More >>
Harlem-Roscoe firefighters will host a controlled burn on Tuesday, June 18.More >>

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Several Softball Players Named All-State
Several Softball Players Named All-State
Some area softball players receive some state-wide recognition for their great seasons.More >>
Some area softball players receive some state-wide recognition for their great seasons.More >>
Aviators Pick Up Home Win
Aviators Pick Up Home Win
The Rockford Aviators (5-19) presented by Pearson chalk up another home, Friday night win as they topped the Lake Erie Crushers (10-15), 5-2, in front of a great home crowd.More >>
The Rockford Aviators (5-19) presented by Pearson chalk up another home, Friday night win as they topped the Lake Erie Crushers (10-15), 5-2, in front of a great home crowd.More >>
Bad First Inning Dooms Snappers
Bad First Inning Dooms Snappers
The Clinton LumberKings erupted for seven runs in the first inning in a 9-4 dismantling of the Beloit Snappers on Friday night at Pohlman Field in Midwest League action with a crowd of 1161 on hand. More >>
The Clinton LumberKings erupted for seven runs in the first inning in a 9-4 dismantling of the Beloit Snappers on Friday night at Pohlman Field in Midwest League action with a crowd of 1161 on hand. More >>
Toews Wins Selke Trophy
Toews Wins Selke Trophy
The NHL announced today that Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has been honored as the winner of the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy, given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.More >>
The National Hockey League announced today that Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has been honored as the winner of the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy, given annually to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.More >>
Snappers Clinch Playoff Spot
Snappers Clinch Playoff Spot
The game one victory ensures the Snappers a spot in the Midwest League playoffs for the second consecutive season.More >>
The game one victory ensures the Snappers a spot in the Midwest League playoffs for the second consecutive season.More >>
Aviators Drop Series at Southern Illinois
Aviators Drop Series at Southern Illinois
The Rockford Aviators (4-19) were held in check offensively all night long by Blake Nation as they dropped the rubber match of a three game series against Southern Illinois (12-12) in Marion, 4-1.More >>
The Rockford Aviators (4-19) were held in check offensively all night long by Blake Nation as they dropped the rubber match of a three game series against Southern Illinois (12-12) in Marion, 4-1.More >>
Aviators Win on the Road
Aviators Win on the Road
Michael Hur's inside the park home run capped his 3-hit day and sparked a 6-4 win for the Rockford Aviators (4-18), forcing a game three rubber match in Southern Illinois (11-12) on Thursday night.More >>
Michael Hur's inside the park home run capped his 3-hit day and sparked a 6-4 win for the Rockford Aviators (4-18), forcing a game three rubber match in Southern Illinois (11-12) on Thursday night.More >>
Brewers' Burgos to Make Rehab Start in Beloit
Brewers' Burgos to Make Rehab Start in Beloit
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that pitcher Hiram Burgos
will make a rehab appearance on Thursday, June 13th when the Beloit
Snappers take on the Timber Rattlers in the first game of a doubleheader.More >>
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that pitcher Hiram Burgos
will be making a rehab appearance on Thursday, June 13th when the Beloit
Snappers take on the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Pohlman Field in the first
game of a doubleheader.More >>
Hononegah Wins NIC-10 All-Sports Trophy
Hononegah Wins NIC-10 All-Sports Trophy
For the third straight year, Hononegah brings home the NIC-10 All-Sports Trophy at the NIC-10 Sports Banquet.More >>
For the third straight year, Hononegah brings home the NIC-10 All-Sports Trophy at the NIC-10 Sports Banquet.More >>
NIU Football Season Opener Time Set
NIU Football Season Opener Time Set
Northern Illinois' season opening game at Iowa on Saturday, August 31st will kick off at 2:30 p.m. (CT) on the Big Ten Network, the Hawkeyes and BTN announced Wednesday. More >>
Northern Illinois' season opening game at Iowa on Saturday, August 31st will kick off at 2:30 p.m. (CT) on the Big Ten Network, the Hawkeyes and BTN announced Wednesday. More >>