After a brief break, the event’s been thriving since its return. This year, the event takes place from July 18 to July 20. Bookerfest celebrates Rockford’s African American co ...

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Rockford Police responded to a dangerous crash on Saturday night. The rollover crash happened at Whitman and North Second Street, according to RPD. Multiple people who were ...

Miguel Rodriguez, 24, was arrested and charged with manufacturing and delivering cocaine and two counts of possession of schedule four narcotics after a two-day investigation and a search.

ROCKFORD — Attendees of the 27th annual Bookerfest felt at home again this weekend. That’s because, after two years at Marinelli Field in Blackhawk Park, Bookerfest returned home to Booker ...

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ROCKFORD (WREX) – Bookerfest kicked off its annual three-day festival with Family Fun Night. The event, which was held at Booker Washington Park, featured music, face painting and appearances by ...

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Bookerfest This year's Bookerfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on July 20 on the grounds of the Booker Washington Community Center, 524 Kent St. in Rockford.

Dan and Jennifer Mead are suing Rockford Public Schools after discovering the school used he/him pronouns for their child without their knowledge.