The South Main Mercado is a vibrant outdoor market in Rockford, Illinois, celebrating the city’s rich Hispanic and Latino heritage. The festivities come back for a third year with more vendors, more ...

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Adrian Rucker, a 25-year-old man from Freeport, Illinois, is scheduled to appear in court on several felonies, including ...

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An Illinois man has been charged after a woman last week reported being sexually assaulted as a teenager in Belvidere.

After 32 years, Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow will be changing uniforms soon. Pankow, who's led the department since ...

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After 32 years of service in Rockford, Fire Chief Michele Pankow said she is emotional as she sets off on her next adventure.