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Rockford Rescue Mission appoints new chief executive
1+ day, 50+ min ago (79+ words) Rockford Register Star Rockford Rescue Mission appoints new chief executive Rockford Rescue Mission has named Brad Hopkins as its next chief executive officer, taking over leadership of the nonprofit ministry on Sept. 3 after the longtime tenure of CEO Sherry Pitney....
Driver, passengers in fatal Stephenson County crash identified
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (255+ words) The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of those who died and were injured in a traffic crash that took place in the early morning hours of Sept. 7. According to a news release from the sheriff's office, the…...
See photos of Lola Robertson and Durand getting off to a good start
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Donate blood through Sept. 4 and enter to win a $1,000 gas card
1+ week, 4+ day ago (379+ words) The Rock River Valley Blood Center is launching a summer blood donation campaign that will give donors a chance to win a $1,000 gas card while helping maintain the region's blood supply during a season when donations often decline. The "Fuel…...
Winnebago County Sheriff Office mourns K-9 Zoro
2+ week, 22+ min ago (51+ words) Rockford Register Star Winnebago County Sheriff Office mourns K-9 Zoro The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of K-9 Zoro, a police dog who served the agency for nearly five years before being euthanized Aug. 24 after veterinarians diagnosed him with…...
ON THE MARKET 425 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere
2+ week, 4+ day ago (19+ words) Rockford Register Star ON THE MARKET 425 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere...
Winnebago County Coroner's Office identifies male inmate who died
2+ week, 6+ day ago (86+ words) Rockford Register Star Winnebago County Coroner's Office identifies male inmate who died ROCKFORD, IL — The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has identified the male inmate who died after a fall the morning of Aug. 22 at the Winnebago County Jail. According to…...
Winnebago County Fair among 15 things to do in and around Rockford
3+ week, 4+ day ago (59+ words) Rockford Register Star Winnebago County Fair among 15 things to do in and around Rockford The weekend brings the Winnebago County Fair, Rockford Symphony Orchestra Season Preview Concert and the Live at Levings Talent Show Finale, along with fundraisers, live music…...
Winnebago County Coroner releases name of 19-year-old killed in crash
3+ week, 4+ day ago (72+ words) Rockford Register Star Winnebago County Coroner releases name of 19-year-old killed in crash ROCKFORD, IL — The 19-year-old victim of a fatal car crash Aug. 14 has been identified. Chloe Verni-Lau, 19, of Rockford, died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on…...
Executive Watersports Announces Availability of Group Wake Lesson Program
3+ week, 5+ day ago (153+ words) August 18, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Jaco Crosswell added that the program’s introduction was intended to expand instructional options while maintaining established operating procedures. Jaco Crosswell said, “The addition of Group Wake Lessons allows the organization to accommodate different learning preferences without changing the…...