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Local food pantries see more Rockford area families in summer months
Local food pantries see more Rockford area families in summer months
Increased need for food in Rockford during summer monthsMore >>
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 evenMore >>
Olge County man sentenced for child pornography
Ogle County man sentenced for child pornography
A 51-year-old Oregon man was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison and ten years of supervised release for distributing child pornography.More >>
A 51-year-old Oregon man was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison and ten years of supervised release for distributing child pornography.More >>
Golfers show support for Rockford's First Tee program
Golfers show support for Rockford's First Tee program
Local supporters take a break from the office to play a few rounds of golf for a good cause.More >>
Local supporters take a break from the office to play a few rounds of golf for a good cause.More >>
Woodward's Loves Park expansion gets even bigger
Woodward's Loves Park expansion gets even bigger
As Woodward starts construction on it's newest facility leaders announce even more jobs will come to the area. That's because part of it's new Rock Cut Campus will double in size. That means besidesMore >>
As Woodward starts construction on it's newest facility leaders announce even more jobs will come to the area. That's because part of it's new Rock Cut Campus will double in size. That means besidesMore >>
Rockford Police investigating manhole cover thefts
Rockford Police investigating manhole cover thefts
The Rockford Police Department has received several complaints for stolen manhole covers and sewer grates.More >>
The Rockford Police Department has received several complaints for stolen manhole covers and sewer grates.More >>
One of Rockford's oldest residents passes away at 108
One of Rockford's oldest residents passes away at 108
Beatrice Taylor, one of Rockford's oldest residents, passed away last week at the age of 108.More >>
Beatrice Taylor, one of Rockford's oldest residents, passed away last week at the age of 108.More >>
Poplar Grove Airport welcoming pilot from Hudson River landing
Poplar Grove Airport welcoming pilot from Hudson River landing
The co-pilot of US Airways flight 1549 that was forced to make an emergency landing on the Hudson River in 2009 will make an appearance at the Poplar Grove Airport.More >>
The co-pilot of US Airways flight 1549 that was forced to make an emergency landing on the Hudson River in 2009 will make an appearance at the Poplar Grove Airport.More >>
Forget Me Not fundraiser raises money for Alzheimer's Association
Forget Me Not fundraiser raises money for Alzheimer's Association
Volunteers from Bankers Life and Casualty Company's Rockford branches are hitting the streets and giving the gift of flowers to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association.More >>
Volunteers from Bankers Life and Casualty Company's Rockford branches are hitting the streets and giving the gift of flowers to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association.More >>
South Beloit man robbed at knife-point in Rockton
South Beloit man robbed at knife-point in Rockton
A 32-year-old South Beloit man was trying to change a flat tire when he says he was robbed at knifepoint by three white males.More >>
A 32-year-old South Beloit man was trying to change a flat tire when he says he was robbed at knifepoint by three white males.More >>
Medical marijuana bill headed to Governor Quinn's desk
Medical marijuana bill headed to Governor Quinn's desk
The Illinois State Senate has approved a measure that would allow doctors to prescribe marijuana to patients suffering from certain terminal illnesses or debilitating conditions.More >>
The Illinois State Senate has approved a measure that would allow doctors to prescribe marijuana to patients suffering from certain terminal illnesses or debilitating conditions.More >>

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Aviators Drop Season Opener
Aviators Drop Season Opener
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. More >>
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. More >>
Bears Agree to Terms with Kyle Long
Bears Agree to Terms with Kyle Long
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.More >>
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.More >>
Snappers Fall at Clinton
Snappers Fall at Clinton
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.More >>
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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NIU Falls to Ball State to Tighten MAC West Race
NIU Falls to Ball State to Tighten MAC West Race
In a pitcher's dual, featuring two of the Mid-American Conference's top hurlers, Northern Illinois (21-31, 15-10 MAC) fell to Ball State (27-22, 14-11 MAC) in game one of this week's series, 3-2.More >>
In a pitcher's dual, featuring two of the Mid-American Conference's top hurlers, Northern Illinois (21-31, 15-10 MAC) fell to Ball State (27-22, 14-11 MAC) in game one of this week's series, 3-2.More >>
Snappers Lose Close Game
Snappers Lose Close Game
Patrick Kivlehan's walk-off double drove in the winning run
for the Clinton LumberKings in the bottom of the tenth as they thwarted the
Beloit Snappers 6-5.More >>
Patrick Kivlehan's walk-off double drove in the winning run
for the Clinton LumberKings in the bottom of the tenth as they thwarted the
Beloit Snappers 6-5 in Midwest League action at Ashford University Field on
Wednesday night.
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Toews Named Selke Trophy Finalist
Toews Named Selke Trophy Finalist
The National Hockey League announced today the finalists for the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy, naming Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews as one of three players up for the award.More >>
The National Hockey League announced today the finalists for the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy, given annually to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game, naming Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews as one of three players up for the award.More >>
Snappers Split Doubleheader in Clinton
Snappers Split Doubleheader in Clinton
Christopher Bostick went two-for-three with two RBIs as the
Beloit Snappers took out the Clinton LumberKings 10-3 in the second game of
a Midwest League doubleheader at Ashford University Field on Tuesday night.
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Christopher Bostick went two-for-three with two RBIs as the
Beloit Snappers took out the Clinton LumberKings 10-3 in the second game of
a Midwest League doubleheader at Ashford University Field on Tuesday night.
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Two NIU Football Players Sign with NFL Teams
Two NIU Football Players Sign with NFL Teams
Former Northern Illinois University football players Sean Progar (Glenview, Ill.) and Jason Schepler (Sycamore, Ill.) have added their names to the list of 2012 Huskie seniors that signed with NFL teams this month. More >>
Former Northern Illinois University football players Sean Progar (Glenview, Ill.) and Jason Schepler (Sycamore, Ill.) have added their names to the list of 2012 Huskie seniors that signed with NFL teams this month. More >>
Snappers Walk Off with Win
Snappers Walk Off with Win
Chad Lewis whacked a walk-off RBI single into right-center field in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Beloit Snappers a 3-2 triumph over the Cedar Rapids Kernels in Midwest League.More >>
Chad Lewis whacked a walk-off RBI single into right-center field in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Beloit Snappers a 3-2 triumph over the Cedar Rapids Kernels in Midwest League action with 449 in attendance at Pohlman Field.More >>
Bears Make Roster Moves
Bears Make Roster Moves
The Chicago Bears signed WR Demetrius Fields, DT Corvey Irvin and DT Christian Tupou (two-poe) and agreed to terms with CB Maurice Jones today.More >>
The Chicago Bears signed WR Demetrius Fields, DT Corvey Irvin and DT Christian Tupou (two-poe) and agreed to terms with CB Maurice Jones today.More >>