We Can No Longer Call Southwest Peanut Airlines
After this month, we can no longer call Southwest "Peanut Airlines" again.
Local News
Beloit Man Failed At Robbing A Hardware Store With His Tool
An armed man went to a Beloit hardware store and tried to rob the place but failed, big time. Did he use the wrong tool during the attempted robbery?
Belvidere Church Reacts to Racial Slur With Love, Not Hate
A Belvidere church was recently vandalized with a racial slur. Instead of reacting in anger or fear, the church is asking people to pray for the person who did it.
Rockford Leaders Challenging You To Drop The Screen & Grab A Book
The challenge has been set for the next 6 weeks for all 815ers to read and their reason could have a great impact on the community.
National Fry Day is Friday and Beef-A-Roo Is Ready to Celebrate
National Fry Day is this Friday, July 13, and Beef-A-Roo is busy cookin' up a fry-tastic celebration in honor of it.
If Samuel L. Jackson Moves To Rockford, We’ve Found His License Plate
I spotted this plate while driving on Perryville Rd. and part of me wondered if my favorite foul-mouthed actor had already moved here.
Freeport Rallies Behind Dog Who Was Injured In a Hit and Run
After a picture of a dog who was the victim of a hit and run in Freeport went viral, the community stepped up providing support and money for his treatment.
Cubs Catcher Couldn’t Hold Back The Tears After Being Named An All-Star
In only his third season in the Major Leagues, Willson Contreras was named a National League All-Star. The celebration got the best of him.
Here Are The Times To Avoid Using The Illinois Tollway
If you're getting ready to take a road trip on the Illinois Tollway, here are the times you should avoid driving on it.