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Diocese of Rockford weigh in on new pope selection - Northern Public Radio
Diocese of Rockford weigh in on new pope selection Northern Public Radio
Published on 8 May 2025 | 9:38 pm
Rockford man tried to hide from officers in gas station cooler, police say - WIFR
Rockford man tried to hide from officers in gas station cooler, police say WIFR
Published on 8 May 2025 | 9:13 pm
FedEx facility in Rockford to close - WIFR
FedEx facility in Rockford to close WIFR
Published on 8 May 2025 | 8:52 pm
Rockford Art Deli will help student entrepreneurs sell their works - Northern Public Radio
Rockford Art Deli will help student entrepreneurs sell their works Northern Public Radio
Published on 8 May 2025 | 8:51 pm
Man arrested, accused of breaking into Rockford tobacco shop - WIFR
Man arrested, accused of breaking into Rockford tobacco shop WIFR
Published on 8 May 2025 | 8:36 pm
$10M lottery ticket sold at convenience store in Rockford; prize not yet claimed - Rock River Current
$10M lottery ticket sold at convenience store in Rockford; prize not yet claimed Rock River Current
Published on 8 May 2025 | 8:33 pm
Police: Man hits 84-year-old in the head with a frying pan in Rockford - MyStateline
Police: Man hits 84-year-old in the head with a frying pan in Rockford MyStateline
Published on 8 May 2025 | 8:18 pm
Man accused of hitting 66-year-old victim with metal lid at Rockford Rescue Mission - MyStateline
Man accused of hitting 66-year-old victim with metal lid at Rockford Rescue Mission MyStateline
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:59 pm
Wanted Rockford man charged with delivering cocaine after hiding in gas station coolers - MyStateline
Wanted Rockford man charged with delivering cocaine after hiding in gas station coolers MyStateline
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:36 pm
$10M winning scratch-off lottery ticket sold in Rockford - WIFR
$10M winning scratch-off lottery ticket sold in Rockford WIFR
Published on 8 May 2025 | 6:51 pm
Chicago Blackhawks fans don’t need to worry about young goaltender’s rough night in the AHL playoffs - chicitysports.com
Chicago Blackhawks fans don’t need to worry about young goaltender’s rough night in the AHL playoffs chicitysports.com
Published on 8 May 2025 | 6:15 pm
Admirals Force IceHogs Into Game Four Of Second-Round Series - BVM Sports
Admirals Force IceHogs Into Game Four Of Second-Round Series BVM Sports
Published on 8 May 2025 | 6:15 pm
The Irish Rose has been sold to a Rockford chef and restaurateur. Here are the plans for the space - Rock River Current
The Irish Rose has been sold to a Rockford chef and restaurateur. Here are the plans for the space Rock River Current
Published on 8 May 2025 | 6:11 pm
Rockford city cracks down on vacant properties with new data integration - MyStateline
Rockford city cracks down on vacant properties with new data integration MyStateline
Published on 8 May 2025 | 5:11 pm
A cooler Thursday ahead with patchy frost possible tonight for the Rockford region - WIFR
A cooler Thursday ahead with patchy frost possible tonight for the Rockford region WIFR
Published on 8 May 2025 | 5:04 pm
Pathway Program allows RPS 205 students to explore a career in manufacturing - WREX
Pathway Program allows RPS 205 students to explore a career in manufacturing WREX
Published on 8 May 2025 | 3:56 pm
Winning scratch-off ticket worth $10M sold at Rockford convenience store - CBS News
Winning scratch-off ticket worth $10M sold at Rockford convenience store CBS News
Published on 8 May 2025 | 3:42 pm
Winning $10M lottery ticket sold at neighborhood convenience store in Rockford - Rockford Register Star
Winning $10M lottery ticket sold at neighborhood convenience store in Rockford Rockford Register Star
Published on 8 May 2025 | 3:40 pm
$10M winning Illinois Lottery ticket sold in Rockford - MyStateline
$10M winning Illinois Lottery ticket sold in Rockford MyStateline
Published on 8 May 2025 | 3:26 pm
YWCA Northwestern Illinois receives $10K from Dollar General Literacy Foundation - WIFR
YWCA Northwestern Illinois receives $10K from Dollar General Literacy Foundation WIFR
Published on 8 May 2025 | 2:37 pm
City of Rockford uses new strategy to find and address vacant properties - WIFR
City of Rockford uses new strategy to find and address vacant properties WIFR
Published on 8 May 2025 | 12:51 pm
Morning Chirps: No Handshakes in Rockford, A New Name in Utah - Chicago Hockey Now
Morning Chirps: No Handshakes in Rockford, A New Name in Utah Chicago Hockey Now
Published on 8 May 2025 | 12:09 pm
Here’s what’s coming to the old Pump Handle Inn site in south Rockford - Rock River Current
Here’s what’s coming to the old Pump Handle Inn site in south Rockford Rock River Current
Published on 8 May 2025 | 12:04 pm
Live theater, music and comedy among 17 things to do this weekend in the Rockford area - Rockford Register Star
Live theater, music and comedy among 17 things to do this weekend in the Rockford area Rockford Register Star
Published on 8 May 2025 | 8:41 am
Here are the Rockford area's 19 best power hitters of the 2025 baseball season - Rockford Register Star
Here are the Rockford area's 19 best power hitters of the 2025 baseball season Rockford Register Star
Published on 8 May 2025 | 8:10 am
Here are the 5 Rockford area girls soccer teams in best position to make postseason runs - Rockford Register Star
Here are the 5 Rockford area girls soccer teams in best position to make postseason runs Rockford Register Star
Published on 8 May 2025 | 8:10 am
Rockford Police Arrest Teen with Loaded Gun and Cannabis - Q98.5
Rockford Police Arrest Teen with Loaded Gun and Cannabis Q98.5
Published on 8 May 2025 | 4:50 am
Milwaukee Admirals rise back up, force a game four against the Rockford IceHogs - MyStateline
Milwaukee Admirals rise back up, force a game four against the Rockford IceHogs MyStateline
Published on 8 May 2025 | 4:43 am
Teachers claim Student Code of Conduct inspires mayhem at Rockford Public Schools - WIFR
Teachers claim Student Code of Conduct inspires mayhem at Rockford Public Schools WIFR
Published on 8 May 2025 | 3:47 am
Who is Tamir Bell? Meet Rockford's youngest city leader - WREX
Who is Tamir Bell? Meet Rockford's youngest city leader WREX
Published on 8 May 2025 | 2:29 am
Rockford Township Highway Department Teamsters Local 325 workers strike over safety and wages - WREX
Rockford Township Highway Department Teamsters Local 325 workers strike over safety and wages WREX
Published on 8 May 2025 | 12:42 am
Stream Milwaukee vs Rockford - FloHockey
Stream Milwaukee vs Rockford FloHockey
Published on 8 May 2025 | 12:00 am
Rising cost of groceries leads Rockford residents to farmers markets - WIFR
Rising cost of groceries leads Rockford residents to farmers markets WIFR
Published on 7 May 2025 | 11:38 pm
The YMCA Impacts Rockford’s Youth - MyStateline
The YMCA Impacts Rockford’s Youth MyStateline
Published on 7 May 2025 | 10:40 pm
Community members weigh in on gender-affirming care services coming to Rockford - WIFR
Community members weigh in on gender-affirming care services coming to Rockford WIFR
Published on 7 May 2025 | 10:19 pm
Community members weigh in on gender-affirming care services coming to Rockford - WIFR
Community members weigh in on gender-affirming care services coming to Rockford WIFR
Published on 7 May 2025 | 10:18 pm
Rockford mayor establishes task force to to reduce pedestrian deaths - MyStateline
Rockford mayor establishes task force to to reduce pedestrian deaths MyStateline
Published on 7 May 2025 | 9:39 pm
East High student claims she was given fentanyl-laced candy on school bus - MyStateline
East High student claims she was given fentanyl-laced candy on school bus MyStateline
Published on 7 May 2025 | 9:25 pm
Rockford police arrest passenger during traffic stop - WIFR
Rockford police arrest passenger during traffic stop WIFR
Published on 7 May 2025 | 8:53 pm
Teachers claim Student Code of Conduct inspires mayhem at Rockford Public Schools - WIFR
Teachers claim Student Code of Conduct inspires mayhem at Rockford Public Schools WIFR
Published on 7 May 2025 | 8:50 pm
Largest gas rate hike in Illinois history could raise bills $90 a year: watchdog - MyStateline
Largest gas rate hike in Illinois history could raise bills $90 a year: watchdog MyStateline
Published on 7 May 2025 | 8:06 pm
Rockford man accused of stomping on a woman’s head - MyStateline
Rockford man accused of stomping on a woman’s head MyStateline
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:48 pm
Rockford police arrest passenger during traffic stop - WIFR
Rockford police arrest passenger during traffic stop WIFR
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:46 pm
Construction kicks off on the new Family Court Center in downtown Rockford - WREX
Construction kicks off on the new Family Court Center in downtown Rockford WREX
Published on 7 May 2025 | 5:48 pm
Construction kicks off on the new Family Court Center in downtown Rockford - WREX
Construction kicks off on the new Family Court Center in downtown Rockford WREX
Published on 7 May 2025 | 5:44 pm
Rockford Fire Department responds to Jefferson Street bridge water rescue - MyStateline
Rockford Fire Department responds to Jefferson Street bridge water rescue MyStateline
Published on 7 May 2025 | 4:44 pm
Three Blackhawks Prospects Excelling in the Calder Cup Playoffs - Chicago Hockey Now
Three Blackhawks Prospects Excelling in the Calder Cup Playoffs Chicago Hockey Now
Published on 7 May 2025 | 4:34 pm
Rockford teen faces multiple weapons charges - WIFR
Rockford teen faces multiple weapons charges WIFR
Published on 7 May 2025 | 4:20 pm
Rockford Juvenile faces Weapons Charges - WREX
Rockford Juvenile faces Weapons Charges WREX
Published on 7 May 2025 | 3:58 pm
Rockford police seize loaded handgun and cannabis from 16-year-old teen - MyStateline
Rockford police seize loaded handgun and cannabis from 16-year-old teen MyStateline
Published on 7 May 2025 | 3:57 pm
Rockford police find stolen gun on passenger during traffic stop - MyStateline
Rockford police find stolen gun on passenger during traffic stop MyStateline
Published on 7 May 2025 | 3:48 pm
Man Arrested for Illegal Gun Possession - WREX
Man Arrested for Illegal Gun Possession WREX
Published on 7 May 2025 | 3:48 pm
Big Night in Rockford, GREAT Commesso, Draft Thoughts, Krug Done, Rumors, and Other Blackhawks Bullets - Bleacher Nation
Big Night in Rockford, GREAT Commesso, Draft Thoughts, Krug Done, Rumors, and Other Blackhawks Bullets Bleacher Nation
Published on 7 May 2025 | 1:26 pm
Game Preview: IceHogs Return To Rockford With Chance To Sweep Milwaukee - Rockford IceHogs
Game Preview: IceHogs Return To Rockford With Chance To Sweep Milwaukee Rockford IceHogs
Published on 7 May 2025 | 11:43 am
Indefinite delay: Concerns raised as Rockford's $170M Colman Yards project stalls - Rockford Register Star
Indefinite delay: Concerns raised as Rockford's $170M Colman Yards project stalls Rockford Register Star
Published on 7 May 2025 | 9:10 am
13-Year-Old Arrested for Armed Robbery of Rockford Gas Station - Q98.5
13-Year-Old Arrested for Armed Robbery of Rockford Gas Station Q98.5
Published on 7 May 2025 | 5:01 am
Rockford Boylan girls soccer hands Hononegah first NIC-10 loss of season - Beloit Daily News
Rockford Boylan girls soccer hands Hononegah first NIC-10 loss of season Beloit Daily News
Published on 7 May 2025 | 4:00 am
Rockford Public Schools Board of Education elects new leadership - WIFR
Rockford Public Schools Board of Education elects new leadership WIFR
Published on 7 May 2025 | 3:20 am
Police ticketing drops drastically in Rockford Public Schools - WIFR
Police ticketing drops drastically in Rockford Public Schools WIFR
Published on 7 May 2025 | 2:56 am
Renovations begin to transform Public Safety Building into Family Court Center in Rockford - WIFR
Renovations begin to transform Public Safety Building into Family Court Center in Rockford WIFR
Published on 6 May 2025 | 11:57 pm
Henrietta Washington of Rockford, Illinois | 1958 - 2025 | Obituary - Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc
Henrietta Washington of Rockford, Illinois | 1958 - 2025 | Obituary Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc
Published on 6 May 2025 | 11:29 pm
Son of Rockford native who went missing after Hurricane Helene speaks - Yahoo
Son of Rockford native who went missing after Hurricane Helene speaks Yahoo
Published on 6 May 2025 | 11:11 pm
Son of Rockford native who went missing after Hurricane Helene speaks - MyStateline
Son of Rockford native who went missing after Hurricane Helene speaks MyStateline
Published on 6 May 2025 | 11:11 pm
Rockford Fire Department Responds to House Fire. - WREX
Rockford Fire Department Responds to House Fire. WREX
Published on 6 May 2025 | 10:40 pm
Why some Rockford-area homes aren’t selling despite record low housing inventory - WIFR
Why some Rockford-area homes aren’t selling despite record low housing inventory WIFR
Published on 6 May 2025 | 10:38 pm
Why some Rockford-area homes aren’t selling despite record low housing inventory - WIFR
Why some Rockford-area homes aren’t selling despite record low housing inventory WIFR
Published on 6 May 2025 | 10:35 pm
Is door-to-door soliciting legal in Rockford? Yes, but… - MyStateline
Is door-to-door soliciting legal in Rockford? Yes, but… MyStateline
Published on 6 May 2025 | 10:29 pm
RPD investigating claims of an illegal substance on RPS 205 bus - WREX
RPD investigating claims of an illegal substance on RPS 205 bus WREX
Published on 6 May 2025 | 10:18 pm
Work begins to turn Rockford's old Public Safety Building into new Family Court Center - Rockford Register Star
Work begins to turn Rockford's old Public Safety Building into new Family Court Center Rockford Register Star
Published on 6 May 2025 | 10:16 pm
Food Truck Tuesdays return for 2025 season in Rockford - WIFR
Food Truck Tuesdays return for 2025 season in Rockford WIFR
Published on 6 May 2025 | 9:36 pm
Bilingual teacher Elisa Williams honored on National Teacher’s Week in Rockford - MyStateline
Bilingual teacher Elisa Williams honored on National Teacher’s Week in Rockford MyStateline
Published on 6 May 2025 | 9:33 pm
Evicted tenant accused of breaking into his former Rockford residence - MyStateline
Evicted tenant accused of breaking into his former Rockford residence MyStateline
Published on 6 May 2025 | 9:23 pm
Rockford firefighters escort kindergartner with heart transplant to school - MyStateline
Rockford firefighters escort kindergartner with heart transplant to school MyStateline
Published on 6 May 2025 | 9:16 pm
Rockford medical spa and skin clinic set to move to Hotel Rose - WOODTV.com
Rockford medical spa and skin clinic set to move to Hotel Rose WOODTV.com
Published on 6 May 2025 | 8:50 pm
7 Rockford residents charged with mob action, endangering a child - MyStateline
7 Rockford residents charged with mob action, endangering a child MyStateline
Published on 6 May 2025 | 8:39 pm
Police ticketing drops drastically in Rockford Public Schools - WIFR
Police ticketing drops drastically in Rockford Public Schools WIFR
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:53 pm
13-year-old from Rockford accused of armed robbery - WIFR
13-year-old from Rockford accused of armed robbery WIFR
Published on 6 May 2025 | 6:36 pm
13-year-old charged with armed robbery of a Citgo gas station in Rockford - MyStateline
13-year-old charged with armed robbery of a Citgo gas station in Rockford MyStateline
Published on 6 May 2025 | 6:07 pm
Rockford Juvenile Arrested after Gas Station Robbery - WREX
Rockford Juvenile Arrested after Gas Station Robbery WREX
Published on 6 May 2025 | 5:59 pm
Time to vote: Who deserves the Rockford area's Athlete of the Week for April 28-May 3? - Rockford Register Star
Time to vote: Who deserves the Rockford area's Athlete of the Week for April 28-May 3? Rockford Register Star
Published on 6 May 2025 | 4:41 pm
Annual Rosecrance Flower Day sale returns to Gensler Gardens - WIFR
Annual Rosecrance Flower Day sale returns to Gensler Gardens WIFR
Published on 6 May 2025 | 4:21 pm
Wellness, restaurant tenants fill up retail space at downtown Rockford’s Hotel Rose - Crain's Grand Rapids Business
Wellness, restaurant tenants fill up retail space at downtown Rockford’s Hotel Rose Crain's Grand Rapids Business
Published on 6 May 2025 | 2:48 pm
Rockford earns Triple Crown recognition for financial management - WIFR
Rockford earns Triple Crown recognition for financial management WIFR
Published on 6 May 2025 | 2:25 pm
Oregon man charged with aggravated arson after house fire - MyStateline
Oregon man charged with aggravated arson after house fire MyStateline
Published on 6 May 2025 | 2:07 pm
Illinois’ gas tax goes up on July 1st. Here’s by how much: - MyStateline
Illinois’ gas tax goes up on July 1st. Here’s by how much: MyStateline
Published on 6 May 2025 | 1:17 pm
Your property tax bill just went up. Here’s what’s behind the increase - Rock River Current
Your property tax bill just went up. Here’s what’s behind the increase Rock River Current
Published on 6 May 2025 | 10:06 am
Former NIC-10 baseball star retires from pros, returns to coach kids - Rockford Register Star
Former NIC-10 baseball star retires from pros, returns to coach kids Rockford Register Star
Published on 6 May 2025 | 8:10 am
New Rockford City Council members outline priorities after taking office - WIFR
New Rockford City Council members outline priorities after taking office WIFR
Published on 6 May 2025 | 3:39 am
PCI Pharma Services to build another facility on Rockford’s south side - MyStateline
PCI Pharma Services to build another facility on Rockford’s south side MyStateline
Published on 6 May 2025 | 2:18 am
Promising to build on 'momentum,' new faces join familiar Rockford City Council - Rockford Register Star
Promising to build on 'momentum,' new faces join familiar Rockford City Council Rockford Register Star
Published on 6 May 2025 | 1:41 am
Nursing students to start clinicals at Wesley Willows in Rockford - WIFR
Nursing students to start clinicals at Wesley Willows in Rockford WIFR
Published on 5 May 2025 | 11:40 pm
‘Reality will be setting in’: Rockford organization reacts to student loan collection resuming - WIFR
‘Reality will be setting in’: Rockford organization reacts to student loan collection resuming WIFR
Published on 5 May 2025 | 11:35 pm
‘It’s an important moment’: Rockford religious leaders prepare for a new pope - WIFR
‘It’s an important moment’: Rockford religious leaders prepare for a new pope WIFR
Published on 5 May 2025 | 10:47 pm
“It’s an important moment”; Rockford Religious leaders prepare for a new pope - WIFR
“It’s an important moment”; Rockford Religious leaders prepare for a new pope WIFR
Published on 5 May 2025 | 10:25 pm
Wisconsin man killed in Rockford rollover crash - WIFR
Wisconsin man killed in Rockford rollover crash WIFR
Published on 5 May 2025 | 9:44 pm
Rockford’s Hispanic community resists Cinco de Mayo commercialization - MyStateline
Rockford’s Hispanic community resists Cinco de Mayo commercialization MyStateline
Published on 5 May 2025 | 9:11 pm
New Rockford City Council members outline priorities after taking office - WIFR
New Rockford City Council members outline priorities after taking office WIFR
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:53 pm
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters announced for Hard Rock Casino Rockford - WIFR
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters announced for Hard Rock Casino Rockford WIFR
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:16 pm
‘Family Ties,’ ‘Trick or Treat’ star Marc Price bringing comedy act to Rockford - MyStateline
‘Family Ties,’ ‘Trick or Treat’ star Marc Price bringing comedy act to Rockford MyStateline
Published on 5 May 2025 | 5:59 pm
Body of Rockford native who went missing after Hurricane Helene is found - MyStateline
Body of Rockford native who went missing after Hurricane Helene is found MyStateline
Published on 5 May 2025 | 5:57 pm
A Drive-In Movie Theater Might Be Coming to the Rockford Area - Q98.5
A Drive-In Movie Theater Might Be Coming to the Rockford Area Q98.5
Published on 5 May 2025 | 5:30 pm
Two men arrested after loaded handguns found in car on Y Blvd - MyStateline
Two men arrested after loaded handguns found in car on Y Blvd MyStateline
Published on 5 May 2025 | 4:33 pm
Man on trial for fleeing police arrested on weapons charges in Rockford - MyStateline
Man on trial for fleeing police arrested on weapons charges in Rockford MyStateline
Published on 5 May 2025 | 4:29 pm
Hall of Fame bowler from Madison area killed, wife seriously injured in crash near Rockford, Illinois - Wisconsin State Journal
Hall of Fame bowler from Madison area killed, wife seriously injured in crash near Rockford, Illinois Wisconsin State Journal
Published on 5 May 2025 | 2:19 pm
Donald "Don" S. Holt Obituary May 3, 2025 - Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory LTD.
Donald "Don" S. Holt Obituary May 3, 2025 Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory LTD.
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Milwaukee vs Rockford - FloHockey
Milwaukee vs Rockford FloHockey
Published on 26 April 2025 | 6:45 am