December unemployment rates varied across Illinois metros, with job growth in some areas and decreases in others.

Dozens of Rockfordians saw parts of the Coronado Theater that they had never seen before. “It’s a really cool, old place,” said Graceann Hammer. Hammer is one of many taking a tour of the theater that ...

IA; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Philip (July 1, 2017), a son, Don Oyen, a son-in-law, Michael D. Miles, 5 siblings: Mabel (Edward ...

Thought the Bills/Chiefs game hinged on what appeared to be a bad spot. Whatever was called on the field was not going to be overturned. One line judge had it correctly (IMO) spotted as a first, the ...

His body was cremated and plans for burial are on hold. Rollin Knight Howell was born March 24, 1929, at Rockford, IA, the son of Floyd Knight Howell and Ella Minnie (Roehr) Howell. He attended the ...

David L. Wiemer, 96, formerly of Rockford, died Friday, January 10, 2025, in New London, IA. His full obituary can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting David's obituary ...

IA, and Wendy Peterson of Ivanhoe; step-children Greg (and Shannon) Rund of Marshall, Tammy Rund of Idyllwild, CA, and Bruce (and Dawn) Rund of Rockford; grandchildren Alexandra Watson of Ottumwa ...

Rockford has agreed to settle a wrongful conviction lawsuit with a man who spent 23 years in prison for $9.5 million. John W. Horton, 48, had accused Rockford Police Department officers of ...