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Former CherryVale Mall Staple Files for Bankruptcy

A former CherryVale Mall retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with some remaining Illinois stores potentially affected.

Rockford, IL · 1d

KWQC

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Man wins $1 million on scratch-off ticket sold at Freeport grocery store

FREEPORT, Ill. (Rockford News First) - A northern Illinois father wins $1 million on a scratch-off ticket sold at a local grocery store. The winner, who has chosen to stay anonymous, won the prize on a $50 Millionaire Club Instant Ticket. The winning ticket was sold at Cub Foods, 1512 S. West Avenue in Freeport.

Freeport, IL · 2d
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Cellphone use led to deadly Rockford car crash involving 21-year-old: police

Logan Miller, 21, was charged with aggravated use of a communication device following a fatal July crash near the Rockford airport that killed pedestrian David Johnstone.

Rockford, IL · 2d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Auburn High School identifies student killed in Rockford school bus crash

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Auburn High School officials have identified the student who died following a crash involving a school bus and a passenger vehicle Tuesday morning. In a letter sent to families, Auburn High School Principal Ryan Nachreiner and Principal Scott Lazar said 12th-grade student Eleanor “Norah” Sloatman died as a result of the […]

Rockford, IL · 11h

We Are Illinois

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Rockford’s East State Street Is Getting 3 New Restaurants

From Chicago-style gyros to rotary sushi, three new eateries are on the way. Here’s what we know so far.

Rockford, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Rockford, IL Shooting Report Leads to 4 Weapons Charges

Rockford police recovered a loaded firearm and ammunition after responding to a late-night shots-fired report.

Rockford, IL · 2d

We Are Rockford

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Portillo's Announces Closures, But What About Rockford?

Portillo's is closing several underperforming restaurants outside Chicagoland. Here's what we know about the Rockford location.

Rockford, IL · 2d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Crossbow fired at vehicle after hit-and-run crash in Ogle County, deputies say

Andrew Heidenreich, a 22-year-old Ogle County man, was arrested after allegedly striking a mailbox, pursuing a witness, and firing a crossbow into their vehicle.

Ogle County, IL · 1d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Traffic over I-90 will be reduced to one lane Friday for Riverside Boulevard bridge repairs

Traffic over I-90 will be reduced to one lane on Friday as crews work to conduct repairs to the Riverside Boulevard bridge.

Winnebago County, IL · 5h

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Emergency responders simulate multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Illinois

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Emergency responders from nine area fire departments gathered in the Freeport area to participate in a large-scale school bus accident simulation drill. The coordinated exercise tested regional emergency response capabilities during a complex multi-vehicle crash scenario involving a school bus and multiple passenger vehicles. The...

Freeport, IL · 1d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Rockford man convicted of animal torture for running over his dog with a truck

A Rockford man was convicted of animal torture and aggravated animal cruelty for running over his own dog with a truck and is scheduled to return to court on January 15, 2027.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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This Illinois Liquidation Warehouse Is Packed With Bargains, And The Stock Keeps Changing

A brand-new Frigidaire dishwasher, a cart full of clothes, and a kid’s bike can all come home from the same warehouse trip. That wild mix is pretty normal at one no-frills discount shop in northern Illinois. The shelves here run from bed linens and air fryers to generators and...

Rockford, IL · 1d

Rockford Register Star

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Rockford event offers free I-PASS stickers

Rockford residents can pick up a free I-PASS sticker tag and learn about a program aimed at making toll-road travel more affordable at an I-PASS on Demand event Nov. 12. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon at Rockford City Hall, 425 E. State St., according to a community announcement. The Illinois Tollway's expanded I-PASS Assist program is intended to make it easier for low-income households to get and maintain an I-PASS account, according to the announcement. Eligible households can open an account with as little as $4. People who attend the event can receive a free I-PASS sticker tag and learn more about I-PASS Assist and its benefits. The event is open to everyone. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Rockford event offers free I-PASS stickers

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Rockford Teen Fired Gun That Jammed After Buying It for Friend for $700

A Rockford teenager was arrested Monday night after a shooting at a business in the 1000 block of 9th Street, according to the Rockford Police Department. Officers found a spent shell casing near the rear door and recovered a loaded AR-style pistol and ammunition inside the building, and the 18-year-old suspect later admitted he had fired the weapon himself to see if it worked.

Rockford, IL · 11h

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Rockford Police plan to drop ShotSpotter after nearly a decade

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Police Department plans to stop using ShotSpotter next year, cutting a gunfire-detection system that city leaders defended as a valuable public-safety tool as recently as 2024. The department removed $300,000 for the ShotSpotter renewal from its proposed 2027 budget as Rockford works to close a projected $5.88 million General […]

Rockford, IL · 2d

KFIL Radio

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Put These Rockford Events on Your Calendar This Month

Need plans this month? Check out these upcoming Rockford-area events.

Rockford, IL · 2d

Guessing Headlights

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Driver Strikes Mailbox, Causing Homeowner To Chase Vehicle Down. Turns Out, the Driver Had a Crossbow

A homeowner in Illinois tried to get the license plate of a driver who had just smashed into their mailbox. Instead of getting an apology, police say the homeowner ended up being chased and having ... Read more

Ogle County, IL · 10h

We Are Rockford

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Rockford Store Left Baffled After Man Buys 50 Atari Games

Why would someone buy every copy of a nearly 50-year-old Atari game? A Rockford shopper did exactly that at Disc Replay.

Rockford, IL · 2d

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Severe Storms With Damaging Winds Near Davenport Push Toward Chicago, Joliet and Rockford Around Noon as Strongest Cells Hug the I-80 Corridor

CHICAGO — Showers and thunderstorms moving toward northern Illinois Wednesday morning are tracking farther north than expected. Some storms on the southern end of the system have already turned severe, with damaging winds reported near the Quad Cities. The rain is expected to reach Chicagoland around noon, and the strongest storms should stay near and south of the Interstate 80 corridor.

Rockford, IL · 1d