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Three Rockford teens arrested after reported stolen vehicle found, police say

Three teens were arrested Saturday night after a vehicle was reported stolen, according to the Rockford Police Department.

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Sparked by Boylan's pair of All-Staters, Rockford-area runners step up

Sparked by Boylan's pair of all-staters, and some other strong performances up and down the lineup, Rockford-area runners stormed in and out of Peoria for the IHSA boys and girls state cross country meets on Saturday, taking advantage of the perfect conditions to run strong races. Boylan's Nora Wedwick placed fifth with a time of 17:17.5 in the 3.0-mile Class 2A girls state finals showdown at Detweiller Park, which was the top finish out of all of the Rockford-area state qualifiers. Gabby Kohnle came in 22nd in 17:57.2 as Boylan finished with two all-staters for the first time in program history. More Rockford-area sports: Fenwick stuns Hononegah in Brian Zimmerman's final game as head coach "This was a pretty good way to finish off this season, for sure," Boylan head coach Nate Kohnle said. "Nora ran exceptionally well, and she even led the race for a mile or so. "And for both her and Gabby to get all-state, that says a lot." Their Titans' teammate Elle Sosnowski wound up in 46th place in the 2A girls race, and Winnebago's Ella Carlson placed 28th in 18:04.8 down in 1A, helping Winnebago place sixth as a team in the final 1A girls

Rockford, IL · 2d

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Stockton advances to State Volleyball

ROCKFORD, Illinois (KWQC) - The Stockton volleyball team advanced to State for the third year in a row. Watch highlights in the video player.

Stockton, IL · 14h

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DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center's First Bobcat Since 2018 Fights Back From Two Car Strikes

DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center — Bobcat Treatment and Recovery. A young female bobcat found minimally responsive in a DuPage County yard is now recovering at a local wildlife center after veterinarians discovered she had likely been struck by a car not once, but twice. The animal arrived with head trauma, a badly fractured canine tooth, fluid in her abdomen, fleas, ticks, an old healed scapula fracture and old healed hip trauma — a grim inventory suggesting a long, hard road before anyone found her.

Dupage County, IL · 21h

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Freeze Ends Growing Season Across Illinois Including Springfield, Champaign, and Carbondale While Frost Covers Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford Saturday Night

ILLINOIS — A freeze impacted central and southern Illinois Saturday night, marking the final frost and freeze event of the season. With this freeze, the entire state has now experienced freezing temperatures this fall, officially ending the growing season statewide. Northern Illinois saw widespread frost, while a hard freeze was possible in parts of Kentucky and Missouri as the coldest air of the season so far settled across the region.

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Wind Chills Drop Into the Teens for Rockford, Chicago, and Moline Friday Morning as Mild 60s Give Way to Sharp Late-Week Cold

CHICAGO, Ill. — A sharp blast of cold air is set to sweep across Illinois later this week, and it will bring the coldest feel of the season so far. By Friday morning, November 13, wind chills could fall into the teens across northern Illinois, including Rockford, Moline, and the Chicago area. The rest of the state, from Peoria to Paducah, is expected to feel like the 20s. Before the cold arrives, residents will get to enjoy mild temperatures in the 60s today and Tuesday.

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Blue Öyster Cult and Uriah Heep will bring On Tour Forever to Rockford

Rock band Blue Oyster Cult is scheduled to perform at Rockford's Coronado Performing Arts Center on March 5 with support from Uriah Heep.

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Rockford panel rejects plans for substance use treatment facility on South Mulford

ROCKFORD — Aldermen on the City Council’s Code and Regulation Committee have rejected a proposal to turn a former nursing home on South Mulford Road into a substance abuse treatment facility. The panel’s 4-0 vote means the measure moves forward to the full City Council next week with...

Rockford, IL · 16h

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Team Fire takes home the title in 2nd annual Rockford Hero Rumble

ROCKFORD — Firefighters won an annual bragging rights boxing competition with police on Saturday, taking home the traveling Rockford Hero Rumble trophy for a second consecutive year. Team Fire won three bouts to two for Team Police, which were part of a dozen matchups on Saturday at Hard Rock...

Rockford, IL · 2d

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Toad Hall, Beach Boys envision vintage shopping destination on Broadway in Rockford

ROCKFORD — A locally owned vintage toy and pop-culture collectibles shop has shifted into a larger space on Broadway, a move business owners hope will reenergize their vision for creating a vintage shopping destination. Beach Boys Toys has moved across the street to 2020 Broadway, where it fills the...

Rockford, IL · 7h

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Winnebago County to create rules for developing data centers in unincorporated areas

ROCKFORD — Winnebago County may create new rules that restrict data center developments to certain industrial areas and give the County Board additional oversight on approving the facilities. The proposed regulations would only apply to unincorporated portions of the county, which the County Board governs. Cities such as Rockford...

Winnebago County, IL · 1d

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New records detail Sun Prairie superintendent’s licensing dispute as DPI reviews Rockford experience

SUN PRAIRIE , Wis. (WMTV) -Wisconsin education officials say they are talking with Rockford Public Schools about the work Sun Prairie Superintendent Dr. Antoine Reed performed in Illinois as they consider his options for a Wisconsin license. The Department of Public Instruction told 15 Investigates it expects Reed to submit...

Rockford, IL · 18h

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Rockford FC starting up indoor team in the MASL3

Arena soccer will be part of the Rockford Sports landscape again this winter. Rockford FC will be fielding an indoor team that will compete in Major Arena Soccer League Three.

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Comeback Falls Short for Women's Soccer in OVC Quarterfinal

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The Lindenwood women's soccer team (8-8-2, 4-3-0 OVC) saw their 2026 season come to an end with a 3-2 loss to SIUE (7-6-2, 3-3-1 OVC) in the OVC Championship Quarterfinals on Sunday afternoon. The Cougars took a 2-0 lead in the first half behind a...

Lindenwood, IL · 1d

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Little Cubs Field unveils new center-field mural featuring 99 faces

Little Cubs Field held an open house on Saturday to celebrate the completion of a new center-field mural featuring 99 individuals, including celebrities and donors who supported the project through fundraising.

Freeport, IL · 2d

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Freeport graduation rates rise as attendance grows

Freeport School District 145's four-year graduation rate has climbed nearly 13 percentage points since 2023 as attendance and reading measures also show improvement. The district's graduation rate reached 83.5% in 2026, up from 70.7% in 2023, according to a community announcement. The figures come from the 2026 Illinois Report Card. Graduation rates have increased each year since 2023, reaching 75.1% in 2024 and 80% in 2025 before rising to 83.5% this year. "These numbers belong to our students, our families and our staff," Superintendent Anna Alvarado said. "Three years ago, nearly three out of ten of our seniors weren't graduating on time. Now more of our kids are walking across the stage, and they're coming to school more often and reading better along the way. I'm proud of that work. I also want to be honest about where we aren't yet. Math hasn't moved the way it needs to, and that's where we're putting our attention this year." Graduation rates improve among student groups Graduation rates increased among the student groups highlighted by the district. The rate for Black students rose from 54.4% in 2023 to 80.6% this year. The rate among low-income students increased from 60.1% to 79.8%, while

Freeport, IL · 21h

Rockford Register Star

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CherryVale Mall holiday season begins with Santa

CherryVale Mall will kick off its Christmas season Nov. 13 with Santa's arrival, an indoor parade and holiday activities for families. Santa will arrive at 6 p.m., according to a community announcement. The indoor parade will begin on the lower level near the food court before Santa heads to his workshop in center court to hear visitors' Christmas wishes. “Holiday traditions hold a special place in our community, and many of those traditions start right here at CherryVale Mall,” Marketing Manager Susan Angelin said. “Whether it’s visiting Santa, writing a Dear Santa letter, or finding the perfect gift, we’re proud to be part of the memories our community creates year after year.” Santa photos and holiday activities Santa will welcome visitors through Dec. 24 at his Home for the Holidays. Visiting Santa is free, while photo packages will be available for purchase. Reservations are encouraged through the mall's online platform, according to the announcement. Santa will be available from noon to 3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. most days. His remaining hours are noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. on the other day of his weekly schedule. The announcement also lists several additional holiday activities: Santa's $3,000 Stocking Giveaway A

Rockford, IL · 9h

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Health care is easier when it feels familiar.

In this week’s OSF HealthCare Medical Minute, Michelle Warning, APRN, talks about how getting care from a dedicated care team makes it easier to talk about symptoms, ask questions and make decisions about your care.

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Coal City Soccer Team Claims 4th Place in State Tournament

The Coal City Coalers Boys Soccer team claimed the IHSA Class A Fourth place trophy in Rockford over the weekend. Head Coach Steve McCleary said he is proud of his team getting fourth place this year after taking home the third-place trophy in 2025. Your browser does not support the...

Coal City, IL · 1d

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