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Demolition on portion of Rockford Plaza set to move forward for new Starbucks
ROCKFORD — The owners of Rockford Plaza are demolishing a corner portion of the complex to make way for a new Starbucks. The tear down comes a year and a half after Real Estate Affiliates Inc. won City Council approval of a special-use permit to build the drive-thru Starbucks at 602 Hollister Ave., which is along Charles Street between Stockholm Inn and Schnucks. The work is moving forward now after the lengthy process of obtaining state and local demolition permits inside the Keith Creek floodplain.
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The Sandwich Spot brings ‘a fresh option’ to downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD — A new lunch spot offering home-style cooking centered on sandwiches, soups and a salad bar has opened at the corner of State and Wyman streets in downtown. The Sandwich Spot celebrated its ribbon-cutting on Tuesday at 201 W. State St., a space that was the longtime home of Subway and most recently TNT Funnel Cakes. The opening marks a return to business for cafe’s owner Linda Derrickson, who previously ran The Spot Cafe and The Sandwich Spot at different locations in downtown but spent the past few years working for other local establishments.
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Dozens in Illinois Suddenly Lose Jobs When Plant Abruptly Closes
Dozens in Illinois are now looking for employment after the plant they worked at closed abruptly. There's a new notice to the state of Illinois informing authorities of this closure and resulting layoffs. The newest WARN notice on the Illinois Work Net website comes from Animal Supply Company located at...
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Oregon school district offers support after death of elementary school staff member
OREGON, Ill. (WIFR) - The Oregon Community Unit School District will have counselors and staff available to support students after the death of one of its staff members. A related video is attached to this article. Jill Bier, 67, was found dead Friday at a home in rural Oregon, according...
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Lisa Carlsen resigns as NIU women’s head basketball coach
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Lisa Carlsen says it’s time for a change, a new journey for her and her daughter Lexi. Carlsen has resigned as the women’s head basketball coach at Northern Illinois University. NIU just completed a 13-17 season that saw the Huskies go 6-12 in the MAC. NIU hasn’t had a winning season […]
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Four cars involved in two crashes at Riverside and Mulford Tuesday morning
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Four cars were involved in two separate crashes at the intersection of Mulford and Riverside on Tuesday morning. According to Rockford Police, no injuries were reported. Authorities responded to the crash at 7:39 a.m. Police asked motorists to avoid the area as they worked to clear the accident scene. See something […]
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Rockford community reflects on suicide following Jalyah Thompson’s death
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A poster framed in pink shows Jalyah Thompson and her mom smiling over the words “Together Again.”. Above the Hello Kitty-themed sign sits a panel touched by the tragedy of suicide. Inside the Nordlof Center in downtown Rockford on Monday, community members and leaders heal through conversation.
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Stateline golf courses opening for 2025 season
(WIFR) - It’s time to get your swing in check because Rockford-area golf courses are starting to open for the 2025 season. Courses could close for weather and course conditions. Most courses offer online tee time booking, but golfers are encouraged to call ahead to check availability and if the course is open.
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Prosecutors: Janesville man climbed Machesney Park balcony to shoot through window
A Janesville, Wisconsin man was convicted Friday by a jury of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery of a firearm after an August 2024 shooting in Machesney Park. Meovonte L. Cooper, 22, was found guilty by a jury in the Aug. 24, 2024, shooting of a man in the 1000 block of Minns Drive in Machesney Park, court records show. Evidence showed that Cooper drove on to the lawn, climbed on the roof of the car and onto a second floor balcony. More: Accessing local journalism is even easier with the Register Star app He then opened fire through...
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Rockford begins seasonal yard waste collection for 2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rock River Disposal will begin collecting yard waste later this month. The City of Rockford announced Monday that yard waste collection will resume on Monday, March 24th, 2025. In the city, yard waste is collected in 32 gallon or smaller garbage cans clearly marked with an “X”. Twigs, branches, and other […]
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Suspect arrested in Freeport for trafficking methamphetamine and cannabis
Rickie Raisbeck, a 44-year-old felon, was arrested in Freeport for possession of 56 grams of methamphetamine, 98 grams of cannabis, and a loaded semi-automatic pistol, and was booked into the Stephenson County Jail.
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Rockford lawmaker wants Freeburg High to change mascot
An Illinois legislator from Rockford has filed legislation which would force a Metro East high school to change the nickname it has used for the last 90 years. State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, said he is excited that a group called “Mascots Matter” came to him for [**House Bill 3527**](https://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=3527&GAID=18&GA=104&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=162217&SessionID=114).