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Chicago Bears Spotlight Harlem QB

April 6, 2021 @ 12:44 pm

Congrats to Harlem quarterback, James Cooper Jr. He was chosen by The Chicago Bears as last week’s “High School All-Star.” Cooper earned the honor...

Laurent House Opening for Tours on Saturday (4/10)

April 6, 2021 @ 12:14 pm

Gently sloped toward the Spring Creek, Laurent House, one of the most famous houses in the Stateline, will reopen for the public for tours....

Floating Docks Could Be Coming to Davis Park in Rockford

April 6, 2021 @ 11:48 am

On Monday, April 5th, the Rockford City Council read a grant that could possibly bring floating docks to the downtown area. Helping secure a...

Starbucks Releasing Earth Day Cake Pop

April 6, 2021 @ 11:15 am

Earth Day is right around the corner, celebrate with Starbucks’ Earth Day Cake Pop! Indulge in their rich chocolate cake, dipped in blue icing,...

"Hoo" Haven Hosting Spring Wildlife Baby Shower

April 6, 2021 @ 10:33 am

Nothing screams spring like the arrival of cute wild baby animals! “Hoo” Haven in Durand is hosting a community spring wildlife baby shower on...

Illinois Favorite Sauce is...

April 5, 2021 @ 5:07 pm

When it comes to dipping, which sauce is the best? Someone looked at the sauce or condiment each state googles more than other states....

Krispy Kreme Rolling Out Oreo Cookie Donuts

April 5, 2021 @ 4:55 pm

Only Krispy Kreme would roll out new donuts RIGHT BEFORE swimsuit season. The doughnut company has released two Oreo creations. This marks the first...

Deadline for RPS 205 Students to Return to Full-time in-person Learning

April 5, 2021 @ 2:13 pm

Announced by the school district last month, RPS 205 is giving all K-12 students the chance to return to full-time in-person learning starting on...

Beloit Public Library Eliminating Fees on Youth and Teenager Material

April 5, 2021 @ 1:23 pm

It’s National Library Week, so to celebrate, the Beloit Public Library is getting rid of fees on all youth and teenagers’ material. Book, movies,...

Illinois Extends Tax Deadline To May 17th

April 5, 2021 @ 1:18 pm

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that Illinois will folllow suit with Federal authorities and extend the deadline for state taxes to be filed no...