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Carolyn Jane (Scandroli) Milani Obituary - Rockford Register Star
Carolyn Jane (Scandroli) Milani Obituary Rockford Register Star
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 9:34 pm
Tapestry Rockford provides free clothes to students in need in north Kent County - FOX 17 West Michigan News
Tapestry Rockford provides free clothes to students in need in north Kent County FOX 17 West Michigan News
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 9:08 pm
Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition postponed due to mechanical issue with snowmaking equipment - WIFR
Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition postponed due to mechanical issue with snowmaking equipment WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 9:08 pm
Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition postponed due to mechanical issue - Rock River Current
Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition postponed due to mechanical issue Rock River Current
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 8:54 pm
Former Lithuanian Club in Rockford to be transformed into event center - MyStateline
Former Lithuanian Club in Rockford to be transformed into event center MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 8:47 pm
AHL Game Preview: Rockford IceHogs at Grand Rapids Griffins with Projected Lines 1/16/26 - Inside The Rink
AHL Game Preview: Rockford IceHogs at Grand Rapids Griffins with Projected Lines 1/16/26 Inside The Rink
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 8:16 pm
Fire damages Machesney Park home - WIFR
Fire damages Machesney Park home WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 8:06 pm
Franchesco’s Ristorante in Rockford celebrates 40th anniversary with deal for patrons - WIFR
Franchesco’s Ristorante in Rockford celebrates 40th anniversary with deal for patrons WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 7:15 pm
Mechanical issue delays Illinois snow sculpting competition in Rockford - MyStateline
Mechanical issue delays Illinois snow sculpting competition in Rockford MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 6:05 pm
Latest: Ohio double slaying suspect Michael McKee arrested at Rockford Chick-fil-A - MyStateline
Latest: Ohio double slaying suspect Michael McKee arrested at Rockford Chick-fil-A MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 6:03 pm
Latest: Ohio double slaying suspect Michael McKee arrested at Rockford Chick-fil-A - Yahoo
Latest: Ohio double slaying suspect Michael McKee arrested at Rockford Chick-fil-A Yahoo
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 6:03 pm
Smokey Bones is officially done in Rockford - Q98.5
Smokey Bones is officially done in Rockford Q98.5
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 6:00 pm
Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition Postponed Due to An Unexpected Mechanical Issue Affecting Snowmaking Equipment - Rockford Park District
Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition Postponed Due to An Unexpected Mechanical Issue Affecting Snowmaking Equipment Rockford Park District
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 5:31 pm
VOTE for Girls Basketball Midseason Player of the Year poll in Rockford area - Rockford Register Star
VOTE for Girls Basketball Midseason Player of the Year poll in Rockford area Rockford Register Star
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 3:31 pm
Former Village Green on North Main in Rockford to become food-centric destination - Rock River Current
Former Village Green on North Main in Rockford to become food-centric destination Rock River Current
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 12:34 pm
Franchesco’s Ristorante in Rockford celebrates 40 years of business - Rock River Current
Franchesco’s Ristorante in Rockford celebrates 40 years of business Rock River Current
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 12:04 pm
On the market: Rockford area home has two fireplaces, rec room - Rockford Register Star
On the market: Rockford area home has two fireplaces, rec room Rockford Register Star
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 9:45 am
One hospitalized, three OK after house fire near Rockford - WWMT
One hospitalized, three OK after house fire near Rockford WWMT
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 6:51 am
Play It Forward: a Country and Rock Benefit Concert for St. Jude and Easterseals - Q98.5
Play It Forward: a Country and Rock Benefit Concert for St. Jude and Easterseals Q98.5
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 6:45 am
Franchesco’s Ristorante Celebrates 40 Years in Rockford - WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM
Franchesco’s Ristorante Celebrates 40 Years in Rockford WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 6:23 am
Franchesco’s Ristorante Celebrates 40 Years in Rockford - Q98.5
Franchesco’s Ristorante Celebrates 40 Years in Rockford Q98.5
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 6:22 am
Rockford area basketball scores from Thursday, January 15, 2026 - MyStateline
Rockford area basketball scores from Thursday, January 15, 2026 MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 5:03 am
Pair of IceHogs named to 2026 AHL All-Star Classic roster - WIFR
Pair of IceHogs named to 2026 AHL All-Star Classic roster WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 5:01 am
Rockford small business owners weigh in as U.S. Chamber outlines economic outlook for 2026 - WIFR
Rockford small business owners weigh in as U.S. Chamber outlines economic outlook for 2026 WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 4:21 am
Rockford small business owners weigh in as U.S. Chamber outlines economic outlook for 2026 - WIFR
Rockford small business owners weigh in as U.S. Chamber outlines economic outlook for 2026 WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 4:14 am
Best places in Rockford to eat alone - Q98.5
Best places in Rockford to eat alone Q98.5
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 12:19 am
Rockford City Market announces changes for 17th season: More details on the new offerings - WREX
Rockford City Market announces changes for 17th season: More details on the new offerings WREX
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 12:10 am
Rockford City Market announces changes for 17th season: Details on the first market of the season - WREX
Rockford City Market announces changes for 17th season: Details on the first market of the season WREX
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 12:09 am
Behind the screens: Rockford Art Deli helps Bears fans show off team spirit - WIFR
Behind the screens: Rockford Art Deli helps Bears fans show off team spirit WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 11:17 pm
Rockford Art Deli creates Chicago Bears T-shirts - WIFR
Rockford Art Deli creates Chicago Bears T-shirts WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 11:13 pm
Yūgen restaurant aims to deliver a taste of Japan in Rockford - Rock River Current
Yūgen restaurant aims to deliver a taste of Japan in Rockford Rock River Current
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 11:09 pm
Rockford displays AIDS Memorial Quilt panels through Jan. 23 - Rockford Register Star
Rockford displays AIDS Memorial Quilt panels through Jan. 23 Rockford Register Star
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:48 pm
Dutch Bros Coffee to build on former Rockford Speedway site - Rock River Current
Dutch Bros Coffee to build on former Rockford Speedway site Rock River Current
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:44 pm
Accused Rockford mass shooter Duke Webb wants new judge - MyStateline
Accused Rockford mass shooter Duke Webb wants new judge MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:35 pm
Stephenson Co. deputies ask for help in storage unit burglary investigation - WIFR
Stephenson Co. deputies ask for help in storage unit burglary investigation WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 pm
Live update: Duke Webb appears in court, requests new judge - WIFR
Live update: Duke Webb appears in court, requests new judge WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 7:03 pm
Fatal Boone County crash kills Rockford man - Rockford Register Star
Fatal Boone County crash kills Rockford man Rockford Register Star
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 6:13 pm
Man killed in head-on collision with semi in Boone County - WIFR
Man killed in head-on collision with semi in Boone County WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 5:57 pm
Smokey Bones closes its doors in Rockford - WREX
Smokey Bones closes its doors in Rockford WREX
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 5:56 pm
Smokey Bones to close its doors in Rockford - WREX
Smokey Bones to close its doors in Rockford WREX
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 5:56 pm
Smokey Bones Closes Suddenly in Rockford - Q98.5
Smokey Bones Closes Suddenly in Rockford Q98.5
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 5:32 pm
Fatal Belvidere vehicle crash kills Rockford man, injures another - WREX
Fatal Belvidere vehicle crash kills Rockford man, injures another WREX
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 5:32 pm
Photos: Paityn London before she tore ACL and will miss rest of season - Rockford Register Star
Photos: Paityn London before she tore ACL and will miss rest of season Rockford Register Star
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 4:57 pm
Rockford travelers to benefit from Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines merger - MyStateline
Rockford travelers to benefit from Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines merger MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 4:11 pm
Rockford’s Smokey Bones shuts down after three years - MyStateline
Rockford’s Smokey Bones shuts down after three years MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 2:50 pm
Lifelong friends from Syria reunite in Rockford to open new restaurant - Rock River Current
Lifelong friends from Syria reunite in Rockford to open new restaurant Rock River Current
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 12:02 pm
10 ideas for things to do this weekend in the Rockford area - Rock River Current
10 ideas for things to do this weekend in the Rockford area Rock River Current
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 11:20 am
Blast of bitter cold heading to Rockford area. Here's what to expect. - Rockford Register Star
Blast of bitter cold heading to Rockford area. Here's what to expect. Rockford Register Star
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 10:07 am
Card, toy, RV shows among 23 things to do in the Rockford area - Rockford Register Star
Card, toy, RV shows among 23 things to do in the Rockford area Rockford Register Star
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 9:46 am
Illinois Invests $36M in Local Parks and Green Spaces - Q98.5
Illinois Invests $36M in Local Parks and Green Spaces Q98.5
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 6:54 am
Rockford area basketball scores from Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - MyStateline
Rockford area basketball scores from Wednesday, January 14, 2026 MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 6:29 am
Daugherty scores 19 points, but Rockford University defeats Dominican - MyStateline
Daugherty scores 19 points, but Rockford University defeats Dominican MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 5:55 am
Serious Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Rockford, Illinois - Q98.5
Serious Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Rockford, Illinois Q98.5
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 5:50 am
Stateline Slam Play of the Week Winner - Jan. 9, 2026 - WIFR
Stateline Slam Play of the Week Winner - Jan. 9, 2026 WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 4:41 am
Rockford Auburn boys flatten cold-shooting Hononegah 72-40 - Beloit Daily News
Rockford Auburn boys flatten cold-shooting Hononegah 72-40 Beloit Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 4:33 am
Smokey Bones in Rockford permanently closes - WIFR
Smokey Bones in Rockford permanently closes WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 4:30 am
Rockford police recover loaded AR-15-style rifle, 1 arrested - WIFR
Rockford police recover loaded AR-15-style rifle, 1 arrested WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 4:30 am
Rockford Housing Market Check-In: Prices Up, Inventory Limited - WREX
Rockford Housing Market Check-In: Prices Up, Inventory Limited WREX
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 3:17 am
Rockford-area athletes make statement runs at cheerleading competition - WIFR
Rockford-area athletes make statement runs at cheerleading competition WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 2:09 am
AIDS Memorial Quilt’s return to Rockford pieces together memories of lives lost - WIFR
AIDS Memorial Quilt’s return to Rockford pieces together memories of lives lost WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 1:48 am
Smokey Bones in Rockford permanently closes - WIFR
Smokey Bones in Rockford permanently closes WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 1:34 am
Rockford City Market announces changes for 17th season - WREX
Rockford City Market announces changes for 17th season WREX
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 1:04 am
Nestled Between Cedar Rapids And Rockford Is Iowa's Only Island City With Camping And River Charm - islands.com
Nestled Between Cedar Rapids And Rockford Is Iowa's Only Island City With Camping And River Charm islands.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 12:15 am
Smokey Bones has closed its East State Street restaurant in Rockford - Rock River Current
Smokey Bones has closed its East State Street restaurant in Rockford Rock River Current
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 11:11 pm
Rockford man sentenced to more than 2 centuries in prison for sexually assaulting a child - WIFR
Rockford man sentenced to more than 2 centuries in prison for sexually assaulting a child WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 10:46 pm
Rockford man sentenced to 210 years for sexually abusing girl - MyStateline
Rockford man sentenced to 210 years for sexually abusing girl MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 10:44 pm
Rockford IceHogs Unveil “Retro” Jersey to Celebrate AHL’s 90th Season - Rockford IceHogs
Rockford IceHogs Unveil “Retro” Jersey to Celebrate AHL’s 90th Season Rockford IceHogs
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 9:38 pm
Rockford man sentenced to 210 years on sex crimes - Beloit Daily News
Rockford man sentenced to 210 years on sex crimes Beloit Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 9:00 pm
How Allegiant Air’s Merger With Sun Country Affects Rockford Travelers - WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM
How Allegiant Air’s Merger With Sun Country Affects Rockford Travelers WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 7:01 pm
RPD: One man in "life-threatening" condition after Tuesday crash - WREX
RPD: One man in "life-threatening" condition after Tuesday crash WREX
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 6:09 pm
5 ‘Rockford Files’ Episodes to Watch Before the Reboot - Remind Magazine
5 ‘Rockford Files’ Episodes to Watch Before the Reboot Remind Magazine
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 5:54 pm
Teen arrested with loaded AR-15 style rifle in Rockford: police - MyStateline
Teen arrested with loaded AR-15 style rifle in Rockford: police MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 5:50 pm
Rockford Area Arts Awards - WIFR
Rockford Area Arts Awards WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 4:55 pm
Federal agents captured double murder suspect Michael McKee in Rockford: police - MyStateline
Federal agents captured double murder suspect Michael McKee in Rockford: police MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 4:38 pm
Platt Hill Nursery in Rockford prepares for busy spring with job fair and new facility - MyStateline
Platt Hill Nursery in Rockford prepares for busy spring with job fair and new facility MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 3:54 pm
NBC Announces Reboot of Crime Series ‘The Rockford Files’ - TODAY.com
NBC Announces Reboot of Crime Series ‘The Rockford Files’ TODAY.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 2:06 pm
New Chicago-style restaurant coming to East State Street in Rockford - Rock River Current
New Chicago-style restaurant coming to East State Street in Rockford Rock River Current
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 12:05 pm
Rockford Family Peace Center to relocate to new 50,000 sq. ft. facility - MyStateline
Rockford Family Peace Center to relocate to new 50,000 sq. ft. facility MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 3:29 am
Extradition of Illinois surgeon Michael McKee to take longer than expected - WIFR
Extradition of Illinois surgeon Michael McKee to take longer than expected WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 2:53 am
Two men hospitalized, hit by a car on Rockford’s E. State Street - MyStateline
Two men hospitalized, hit by a car on Rockford’s E. State Street MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 2:06 am
Two pedestrians hit on E. State Street in Rockford - WIFR
Two pedestrians hit on E. State Street in Rockford WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 2:00 am
Employer of Illinois surgeon accused of killing ex-wife, Ohio dentist husband speaks out over his arrest - New York Post
Employer of Illinois surgeon accused of killing ex-wife, Ohio dentist husband speaks out over his arrest New York Post
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 1:23 am
Jim McMahon to bring Chalk Talk to Rockford - WIFR
Jim McMahon to bring Chalk Talk to Rockford WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 12:50 am
The Rockford Files Reboot Lands Pilot Order At NBC — Who Would You Cast To Fill James Garner's Shoes? - TVLine
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 11:07 pm
NBC's Iconic 52-Year-Old Detective Series Finally Gets Official Reboot Treatment - Screen Rant
NBC's Iconic 52-Year-Old Detective Series Finally Gets Official Reboot Treatment Screen Rant
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 10:45 pm
NBC Is Rebooting One of the Most Popular Detective Procedurals of All Time - Collider
NBC Is Rebooting One of the Most Popular Detective Procedurals of All Time Collider
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 10:34 pm
Rockford police capture teen accused of car theft and armed robbery - MyStateline
Rockford police capture teen accused of car theft and armed robbery MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 10:24 pm
‘Rockford Files’ Reboot Gets NBC Pilot Order - Variety
‘Rockford Files’ Reboot Gets NBC Pilot Order Variety
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 9:35 pm
‘The Rockford Files’ Reboot Gets NBC Pilot Order As Network Eyes Traditional Pilot Season Return - Deadline
‘The Rockford Files’ Reboot Gets NBC Pilot Order As Network Eyes Traditional Pilot Season Return Deadline
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 9:30 pm
Rockford mom sues city, says police beat her son unconscious during December stop - MyStateline
Rockford mom sues city, says police beat her son unconscious during December stop MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 6:56 pm
Former Rockford factory receives major City support to start next steps - WREX
Former Rockford factory receives major City support to start next steps WREX
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 6:47 pm
Hard Rock Casino Rockford had more than 1.4M admissions last year, third most in the state - Rock River Current
Hard Rock Casino Rockford had more than 1.4M admissions last year, third most in the state Rock River Current
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 6:42 pm
Family claims teen was beaten by officers in federal lawsuit against City of Rockford, police department - WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 6:20 pm
Family claims officers beat teen in federal lawsuit against City of Rockford, police department - WIFR
Family claims officers beat teen in federal lawsuit against City of Rockford, police department WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 6:20 pm
Perry D. Brown of Rockford, Illinois | 1970 - 2026 | Obituary - Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc
Perry D. Brown of Rockford, Illinois | 1970 - 2026 | Obituary Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 6:10 pm
Casino funds to boost Rockford economy and create 100 jobs - MyStateline
Casino funds to boost Rockford economy and create 100 jobs MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 4:34 pm
Rockford Brake gets $250K incentive to revitalize historic foundry - MyStateline
Rockford Brake gets $250K incentive to revitalize historic foundry MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 3:52 pm
Rockford committee rejects $200k funding for new W. State McDonald’s - Yahoo
Rockford committee rejects $200k funding for new W. State McDonald’s Yahoo
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 3:36 pm
Police arrest Rockford teen after recovering AR-15 style rifle - WREX
Police arrest Rockford teen after recovering AR-15 style rifle WREX
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Chicago doctor arrested in Rockford for double-murder agrees to stand trial in Ohio - WEEK | 25 News Now
Chicago doctor arrested in Rockford for double-murder agrees to stand trial in Ohio WEEK | 25 News Now
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 5:38 am
Illinois doctor charged in Ohio double homicide waives extradition - Rockford Register Star
Illinois doctor charged in Ohio double homicide waives extradition Rockford Register Star
📢 Published on 📅 12 January 2026 🕒 8:32 pm
Rockford-area residents gather 'in solidarity' after ICE shootings - Rockford Register Star
Rockford-area residents gather 'in solidarity' after ICE shootings Rockford Register Star
📢 Published on 📅 12 January 2026 🕒 1:27 am
Neighbor of Illinois surgeon accused of killing ex-wife, her dentist husband speaks out over his arrest: ‘I sat down with this man’ - New York Post
📢 Published on 📅 11 January 2026 🕒 10:14 am
Ohio dentist killed: Chicago man Michael David McKee charged in murders of Monique, Spencer Tepe; car found in Rockford, Illinois - ABC7 Chicago
📢 Published on 📅 10 January 2026 🕒 9:39 pm
Man accused of Columbus double homicide arrested in Rockford - WIFR
Man accused of Columbus double homicide arrested in Rockford WIFR
📢 Published on 📅 10 January 2026 🕒 8:19 pm
Rockford church invests $750,000 into multi-purpose community center - MyStateline
Rockford church invests $750,000 into multi-purpose community center MyStateline
📢 Published on 📅 28 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
