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Bookerfest, a celebration of Black culture and history, was held at the African American Resource Center in Rockford, ...
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Bookerfest in Rockford started nearly 50 years ago to celebrate culture, community, and excellence. After a brief break, the event’s been thriving since its return.
Buried in Trump’s beautiful bill is a new $250 fee on travelers to the U.S. Estimates project it could cut the federal ...
What: The third annual Broncopalooza features a car show, raffles, trophies, swag bags, food trucks, vendors, vendor ...
Three teens, one as young as 13, face charges related to burglary and public urination after they were arrested while scoping ...
A Rockford methamphetamine dealer has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after police caught him with a car full of ...
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara has won another four years in the mayor's office, defeating Derrick Kunz, who ran as an independent.
The Rockford Police Department says the K-9 that was shot Saturday afternoon is expected to survive.
One man was pulled from a strong current in the Big River at Rockford Park on Saturday afternoon. The victim was rushed to a hospital in unknown condition.
Heat indexes are expected to remain above 100 for the next few days throughout Illinois. Find out when it will cool off.
Illinois guard Will Riley is headed to the Washington Wizards after being picked at No. 21 in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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