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How one Rockford woman's family survived the Holocaust and got their revenge on Hitler
As Rockford marks the Holocaust Memorial Observance May 4, one woman shares her family's harrowing story of survival.
Opponents accused of 'slow-rolling' efforts to restore Winnebago County chairman's powers
A proposed ordinance to restore executive power to the Winnebago County Board chairman is being stalled by an ad-hoc ...
Fast as lightning: 34 Rockford-area sprinters show off elite speed as track season heats up
Find out just how many good sprinters there are around the Rockford area in track and field, and just how good they are.
Midwest region gas prices slightly declined from last week: See how much here
The average fuel price in the Midwest region declined about 8 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across ...
Looking for something to do this weekend in the Rockford area? Here are 32 upcoming events
The weekend brings Lockwood Park’s Opening Day, a 50th Anniversary Vietnam program, Cars and Coffee and the EAA Chapter 22 Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast, along with fundraisers, live music, art ...
Byron's 315-pound football tackle shows off completely different skills in baseball
Nolan Brass is 3-year starter for Byron in both football and baseball. At 315 pounds, football is obvious. What makes him good in baseball?