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REGIONAL LIVE CAMERAS: Bethlehem: Hotel Bethlehem | Main Street Reading: Penn Street Easton: Downtown Poconos: Jim Thorpe | Stroudsburg Bulletin: ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Upper Bucks, and Western Montgomery Counties.
No coast? No problem. Beat the heat at these Rockford area lakes and beaches
Chris Green, Rockford Register Star July 11, 2024 at 4:36 AM·2 min read If you're looking for a place to catch some rays and stay cool this summer in the Rockford area, you don't have to look far. The region is home to a handful of lakes with beaches, perfect for relaxing in the sun, swimming or sandcastle building. Here's a look at area beaches and what each has to offer. Olson Lake Olson Lake is located in Rock Cut State Park.
What do to if you see or hear illegal fireworks in Rockford, and what you can expect
Chris Green, Rockford Register Star July 2, 2024 at 5:04 AM·1 min read You and your family have enjoyed your community's fireworks. You've gone to bed but can't sleep because illegal fireworks are being set off across the city. It's not only a nuisance, it's most likely illegal. Here's what you need to know. Is it illegal to set off fireworks in Illinois? Yes.
Juneteenth celebrated in partnership with Rockford Park District
Juneteenth 1865 is returning for its 34th celebration in Rockford. The event is the longest-running Juneteenth celebration in the state of Illinois. Tommy Meeks, Inner City Reconstruction Group president and founder of Rockford's Juneteenth celebrations, created Juneteenth1865 to promote knowledge and appreciation of African American history. Here are 10 things to know about this year's Rockford Juneteenth celebration. What is the Rockford Juneteenth Celebration?
Overnight closures of U.S. 20 in Rockford underway, detours in place
Weather permitting, overnight closures of U.S. 20 at its interchange with Interstate 39 between Mulford and Alpine roads in Rockford are underway. The road will be closed in both directions from 9 p.m. each night and all lanes are scheduled to reopen at 5 a.m. the following morning. The overnight closures will occur Sundays through Thursdays during the entire month of June. There will be no overnight closures on Fridays and Saturdays.
Who's the best mom in the Rockford area? This author wants the answer to be yours
Roscoe's Erin Sturm remembers what it was like years ago juggling motherhood and the nearly daily task of finding something fun to do with her kids. The old standbys and the things and places she already knew about were good, but she knew the community had more to offer. And she and her kids were at the perfect time in their lives to experience it.
Deputy Mike Gambino reflects on the foot chase that ended Rockford's deadly mass stabbing
Chris Green, Rockford Register Star June 5, 2024 at 4:35 AM·2 min read Winnebago County Sheriff's Deputy Mike Gambino has been in plenty of foot pursuits, but none more important than the one he was in on March 27.
Arrests made in Rockford area double stabbing Original
Police have arrested two men in connection with a double stabbing on May 20 in Cherry Valley. Kyle H. Condon, 25, of Rockford, and Steven D. Mendez, 24, of Chicago, were booked Wednesday into the Winnebago County Jail on charges of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and aggravated battery use of a deadly weapon.
Will rain put a damper on Memorial Day weekend? Here's the forecast for northern Illinois
Chris Green, Rockford Register Star May 24, 2024 at 11:27 AM·1 min read A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 1 p.m. Friday for much of northern Illinois including Winnebago, Boone, Ogle and Stephenson counties. The National Weather Service is predicting a high of 81 degrees in Rockford with several periods of thunderstorms first arriving late morning. Damaging winds will be the main hazard.
Here's what's open and closed in the Rockford and Freeport areas on Memorial Day
Monday is Memorial Day, and while most government offices and schools will be closed, most gas stations and grocery stores will be open along with lots of big-box retailers and small, locally-owned businesses. And if you don't want to cook out, you don't have to. Lots of restaurants will be open, too.
Few power outages remain, focus turns to debris after storm in Lena, Freeport Original
Power has been almost entirely restored to homes and businesses in the Freeport area after a Tuesday night storm resulted in widespread outages affecting more than 93,000 customers in Stephenson County and other parts of northern Illinois. According to power company ComEd's outage website, roughly 35 outages remain Thursday morning, affecting a little more than 600 people. According to ComEd, the village of Lena was hardest hit with high winds taking down 26 power lines.
Jury finds Rockford man who killed local bar owner guilty after weeklong trial
A Rockford man faces up to five years in prison for the stabbing death of a Rockford bar owner in 2016 A Winnebago County jury found Roland R. Breault, 60, guilty of involuntary manslaughter May 22 after a weeklong trial. According to Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley office, Loves Park Police responded to the 1800 block of Windsor Road on May 31, 2016, for a business alarm at Advanced Medical Rehab Center.
Roscoe trustees pave way for VFW's Memorial Day Parade
The Veterans of Foreign War's annual Memorial Day Parade in Roscoe will be held as scheduled. Village trustees unanimously approved a special-use permit Tuesday night paving the way for the parade from downtown Roscoe to the Roscoe Cemetery. The parade was in jeopardy of being canceled after village officials expressed concerns in recent weeks over a lack of information on parade participants and low turnout.
3-year-old boy drowns in Rockford area swimming pool
A 3-year-old boy from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, drowned over the weekend while visiting family members in Machesney Park. The Winnebago County Coroner's Office said the child was visiting Saturday afternoon at a family member's home in the 9200 block of Longfellow Lane. Shortly before 4 p.m., a family member spotted the child unresponsive in the family pool. He was removed from the pool and CPR was performed.
Body recovered from Rock River in Rockford, the second in one week
For the second time a week, a deceased adult male has been pulled from the Rock River. The body of man was pulled from the water Sunday afternoon under the Jefferson Street Bridge in downtown Rockford, said Cori Hilliard of the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office. The Winnebago County Coroner's Office is working to identify the man. On May 12, fisherman saw a body floating in the river just north of U.S. 20 in Rockford. The identity of that person still is unknown. On Feb.
Man sentenced to 14 years in prison for fatal Rockford crash
A man was sentenced to a total of 17 years in prison for a 2021 crash that killed a Rockford man and injured two children. According to the Winnebago County State’s Attorney's office, Devonte Flint, 30, pleaded guilty to aggravated driving under the influence involving death and aggravated reckless driving and was sentenced Friday.
Rockford man charged in death of 19-year-old woman
A homicide investigation is underway involving the shooting death of a 19-year-old woman. Rockford police were call about 5:50 p.m. Tuesday to the 4900 block of Linden Road on an initial report of a gunshotvictim, possibly self-inflicted. Officers arrived to find a deceased woman whose name has not been released. Police also identified Douglas Bell, 20, of Rockford as a suspect. Police said Bell was known to the victim.
Severe weather wreaks havoc in areas of Midwest, causes flash flooding in Rockford
Volatile spring weather is bringing lots of rain, thunderstorms, high winds and tornado activity to the Midwest this week. According to the National Weather Service, the Rockford area is under an elevated thunderstorm risk with limited chances of hail, flooding and high winds Wednesday and a limited thunderstorm risk Thursday. "A greater severe weather threat will exist farther south into central Illinois and central Indiana," the weather service reported.
Rockford Police K9 used to help end 6-hour standoff, man faces multiple charges
A six-hour standoff ended Monday in an arrest and multiple charges. About 1:25 a.m., Rockford police officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Howard Avenue for a report of a violent domestic disturbance involving a man with a gun. When officers arrived, they learned that Jamarious Shoulders, 27, and an adult female and four children were inside the residence. A SWAT team and hostage negotiators responded to the scene, and the adult female and children were safely removed from the home.
Catholic Diocese of Rockford closing Freeport's Aquin High School at end of school year
Chris Green Freeport Journal- Standard Shrinking enrollment and budget constraints are forcing the Catholic Diocese of Rockford to close Aquin Catholic High School in Freeport, a school that first opened in 1923 with 33 students. And beginning with the 2024-25 school year, the diocese will operate a new “micro Catholic academy” for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students in the old Aquin Catholic High School building at 1419 S Galena Ave.
Rockford man receives 17-year prison sentence for attempted murder
A Rockford man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for attempted murder, Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley announced Tuesday. Alexander Vanpaseuth, 24, who was booked into the Winnebago County Jail on April 20, 2023, pleaded guilty to one count of attempt first-degree murder. On Oct. 12, 2020, Rockford police responded to the 1000 block of Brown Avenue for a shooting.
A 21-year-old man shot in Rockford has died
Police are continuing to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in northwest Rockford. Police were called to the 1900 block of Price Street where they found a 21-year-old man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The man, whose name has not been released, later died at a Rockford hospital. A white SUV believed to be involved in the crime was found unoccupied near the 1100 block of Jackson Street. No arrests have been made.
$1 million Illinois Lottery ticket sold at Rockford area business
An Illinois Lottery player has won $1 million with a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold at a Loves Park gas station. The winning ticket was purchased for the April 22 midday drawing at Fas Mart, located at 6010 E. Riverside Blvd. Lottery officials said the winner, an Illinois woman who has remained anonymous, received the ticket as a gift and was shocked to learn it was a jackpot winner. The winning ticket matched all five numbers in the Monday midday drawing. The winning numbers were 3-4-6-25-27.
Heroes of Rockford deadly mass stabbing honored life-saving actions
A Winnebago County sheriff's deputy and a good Samaritan were recognized Thursday for their life-saving actions during a deadly mass stabbing in Rockford that claimed the lives of four people and injured several more. Sheriff Gary Caruana and County Board Chairman Joe Chiarelli presented Deputy Michael Gambino and Rockford resident Keith Fahrney awards for their bravery in helping to put an end to a killing spree.
Rockford area motorist killed in Boone County crash
About 2:55 pm, the Boone County sheriff’s deputies along with Boone County District 2 firefighters, Med 1, and Mercy REACT Helicopter responded to an accident with injuries on Illinois 76, south of Caledonia Road. A preliminary investigation shows that a Toyota Rav4 driven by Keyla Rosario Diaz, 31, of Loves Park, was traveling northbound on Illinois 76., and a Mack truck pulling an oversized load was traveling southbound. The Toyota crossed the centerline and struck the oversized load.
Legal experts weigh in on decision to file Rockford homicide civil suit in Chicago
The decision to file a civil lawsuit over the fatal stabbing of a Rockford Walmart employee in Cook County instead of Winnebago County probably came down to a number of factors, legal experts said. For starters, it's allowed under the state's venue law.
Rockford church urges area residents to welcome, support immigrants
Rockford Urban Ministries hosted an immigration appreciation rally Tuesday at Brooke Road United Methodist Church to affirm the church's stance in welcoming immigrants to Winnebago County. The event, held the day after Tax Day, advocated for the use tax dollars and other resources to support immigrants in the area. The Rev. Violent Johnicker, pastor of Brooke Road United Methodist Church, opened the event by reading from the Book of Hebrews. "Keep loving each other like family," she said.
Freeport teacher is Illinois Golden Apple Award finalist
It's challenging enough to meet students where they are mentally and emotionally, but Eugene Calingacion, a Freeport special education teacher, goes the extra mile to meet them physically, too. "One of his students was struggling with sitting at the table and was underneath the table," said Principal Jennifer DeJung.
'See orange, slow down': Illinois sees nearly 150 work zone fatalities in four years
Of the 148 work zone fatalities between 2019 to 2023, six were worker fatalities. The rest were motorists. "That's a big reminder that crashes in work zones generally have a much greater impact on our drivers and passengers," said Trisha Thompson, Illinois Department of Transportation Region 2 engineer.
Tax Day is approaching: Be on the lookout for shady, unscrupulous preparers
Monday is Tax Day, the official deadline to file your federal and state income tax returns for 2023, and the Internal Revenue Service is advising taxpayers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous tax preparers. Here's what you need to know. 'Ghost preparers' really do exist More:Safeguard your tax return A common problem seen annually during tax season is "ghost preparers," people who encourage taxpayers to take advantage of tax credits and benefits that don’t apply to them.
Former Freeport residents linked to human trafficking, sex crimes Original
A human trafficking investigation has led to the arrest of two former Freeport residents in Florida. Bay County Sheriff’s deputies arrested former Freeport residents, Timothy Bennett and Crystal Houston, on felony warrants filed in Stephenson County, the Freeport Police Department announced Tuesday. Bennett and Houston were located March 20 at a hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, after Freeport police detectives received a tip advising of their whereabouts.
Here's where you can watch the solar eclipse in the Rockford area
Mostly sunny and a high of 65 degrees is the forecast for Monday in Rockford, which should make for good weather to witness the much anticipated solar eclipse. While residents in southern Illinois will have a chance to experience totality, Rockford area residents will see the moon block out 91% of the sun making for a partial solar eclipse.
Rockford to host regional wakeboarding championship
Rockford has been selected as one three cities in the U.S. to host 2024 Malibu Boats World Wake Association Central Regional Championship this summer. Here's what you need to know. What days do I need to mark on the calendar? June 21-23 Where will the event be held? The event will take place at two locations, West Rock Wake Park at Levings Park and on the Rock River, between the Auburn and Whitman street bridges. More:West Rock Wake Park a ‘game-changer’ for southwest Rockford What will I see?
Remembering Rockford's victims: One was a stay-at-home mom. The other loved the outdoors
Details are coming to light about the lives of a mother and her adult son who were killed Wednesday during a mass stabbing in a southeast side Rockford neighborhood. Romona Schupbach, 63, was a lifelong Rockford resident who attended Jefferson High School and met and later married her husband, Steven Schupbach, on June 18, 1983. In their 40 years of marriage, they raised five children: Jennifer Berry, Katie Dixon, and sons Joshua, Caleb and Jacob Schupbach.
Vote now: Here are the finalists for Rockford Register Star Student of the Week, April 1-5
We asked area high schools to nominate a student for Student of the Week based on academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, character, public service and participation in clubs and activities. Now, it's up to you to cast votes for who you think should be the next Rockford Register Star Student of the Week. This week's finalists include students who are leaders in their schools.
Rockford woman tells harrowing tale of survival after stabbing suspect attacks family
Darlene Weber has a cut to her face that's been closed with four stitches. Her daughter, Cathy Gilfillan, has a larger cut to her face that's been closed with six stitches. The pair consider themselves lucky after surviving an attack from what Weber called "the devil." "The devil" showed up at the family's Cleveland Avenue home Wednesday afternoon covered in blood. He forced his way into the home and started to attack the mother and daughter with a knife.
Here's the Rockford Register Star Student of the Week, March 25-29
Boylan Catholic High School's Monika Toltzman is the winner of the March 18-22 Rockford Register Star Student of the Week poll. Toltzman received nearly 73% of the votes cast in this week's poll. Toltzman is a junior at Boylan where she's a leader in the classroom and on the volleyball court. She's described as hardworking, inquisitive and kind. She recently help lead the school's Natural Helpers retreat. Other nominees were Cama'Jay Casson-London of East and Jeffrey Mathew of Auburn.
Illinois man who stabbed Walmart employee to death to remain in jail pending trial
An Illinois man accused of killing a Rockford Walmart employee at the store Sunday night appeared for a pretrial hearing Wednesday afternoon at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center. Timothy Carter, 28, of Cabery, appeared wearing a red Winnebago County Jail jumpsuit and handcuffs. He was represented by public defender Nick Zimmerman. At the hearing, Judge Scott Paccagnini granted the Winnebago County State’s Attorney's motion to deny Carter's pretrial release.
What neighbors of Rockford's deadly massacre have to say about violence at their doorsteps
After two days of cloudy skies and rain, the sun was starting to come out Wednesday afternoon over Rockford, and Charles Spivey was thinking of taking a walk with his two daughters, ages 10 and 8. "By the grace of God, I did not do that," Spivey said as he reflected on the massacre that took place in his neighborhood. Shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday, a 22-year-old man attacked several people, killing four and injuring five. Among the fatalities were a 15-year-old girl and a mail carrier.
Rockford-area election officials point to lots of reasons for low voter turnout
As of Wednesday, 1,113 Rockford residents have voted early and of about 6,000 vote-by-mail applications sent out, with 3,159 having been returned. The combined total accounts for only about 4.7% of the city's 89,900 registered voters. Rockford Board of Elections Executive Director Jorge Paredes said low voter turnout during primaries can be attributed to several factors, including voters not wanting to declare a party to cast a ballot and the high number of uncontested races.
Hundreds of workers still building Hard Rock Casino Rockford Original
There is clearly more going on behind the scenes that meets the eye inside Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Interior steel framing is beginning to define spaces, and regional and local acts are beginning to claim dates on the calendar. Hard Rock Casino Rockford President Geno Iafrate led a hard hat tour Tuesday inside the developing $370 million entertainment venue at 7801 E. State St. Here's what we know. When will the casino open? Labor Day weekend.
Proposal to further limit number of dogs per household in Rockford gets laid over
After a 30-minute discussion on whether to limit the number of dogs people can have in the city, Rockford aldermen decided talk more at a later date. The ordinance amendment was discussed Monday at a Code and Regulation meeting and initiated by Ald. Mark Bonne, D-14, after he became aware of an incident that took place in his ward in October. The owners of four pit bulls went away for a long weekend, leaving the animals unattended in their yard.
Election: South Beloit hopes to collect $1 million for roads with new sales tax
South Beloit residents will be asked to approve a 1% sales tax referendum on March 19. The question states: "Shall the City of South Beloit, Illinois, impose a 1% Retailers’ and Service Occupation Tax (commonly referred to as a “Sales Tax”) for expenditure on public roadway infrastructure in accordance with Sections 8-11-1.3 and 8-11-1.4 of the Illinois Municipal Code until December 31, 2029?" City officials anticipate the tax would generate just over $1 million per year.
Election judges sought by Rockford area election authorities
As many as 500 judges are needed to work on election day in Winnebago County, and another 375 to 400 judges are needed to work in Rockford. While the vast majority of judges who signed up to work will do so, election officials said there are unforeseen circumstances in every election that lead to absences. Therefore, Rockford area election authorities say they are always in need of a pool of applicants ready to serve on short notice. Here's what you need to know.
Award-winning Rockford bodybuilder sentenced to 40 years in prison
A once prominent Rockford area bodybuilder has been sentenced to 40 years in prison following a domestic battery conviction in Winnebago County. Judge Randy Wilt has sentenced Jeffrey Primm, 66, to four decades in prison followed by four years of mandatory supervised release, Winnebago County State's Attorney J. Hanley announced Monday.
Rockford-based quick service restaurant honored for growth
The Rockford-based restaurant franchise Beef-A-Roo has earned a spot on QSR Magazine's 2024 40/40 list, which recognizes the hottest and most innovative fast-casual concepts in America. QSR, which stands for Quick Service Restaurant, Magazine, commended both Beef-A-Roos and its brand partner, NEXT Brands, for the chain's growth and expansion projections of over 50 units in the next three to five years.
Winner announced: Rockford Register Star Student of the Week for Feb. 19-23
Mannon Stern is the winner of this week's Rockford Register Star Student of the Week poll. The Boylan junior collected 61% of the vote. Stern is described as a hard worker who makes time to help others in and outside of the classroom. A nominator said, "He can be quiet at first, but after opening up, he has some brilliant and creative ideas that he often shares with the class." Other finalists were Auburn's Rebecca Wang, East's Nylani Medina Smith, and Polo's Madison Glawe.
Two Rockford men charged in homicide
Two Rockford men have been charged with first-degree murder. On Feb. 9, Rockford Police officers responded to the area of First Avenue and Charles Street on a report of a traffic crash. Upon arrival, officers found Joshua Ewing, 26, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Moments before the crash, officers received calls regarding shots fired in the area of Chestnut and Winnebago streets.
North Korea's economic tapestry and the Ministry of Unification's perilous position Original
The recent release of a comprehensive report by South Korea’s Ministry of Unification into North Korea’s economy not only provides insights into the nation’s economic landscape but also illuminates the intricate challenges faced by the ministry itself. Struggling quite unsuccessfully with a diminished role since the closure of Mt. Kumgang tourism in 2008 and the Kaesong Industrial Complex in 2016, the MOU is now under threat from a new source: North Korea’s pivot away from inter-Korean relations.
Rockford-area sheriff's office issues warning about phone scam
The Sheriff’s Department said it has received numerous reports from citizens indicating they received a phone call from someone claiming to be with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect has attempted to obtain money from the victims by falsely claiming they have a warrant and demanding money. The suspect then encourages the victim to deposit money or bitcoin to the sheriff’s office for the warrant to be vacated.
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