A former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestler has been charged in the shooting death of his alleged girlfriend. Chad T. Richards, 23, Whitewater, was officially charged Sept. 6 in Walworth County with first degree intention homicide by use of a dangerous weapon. The victim was 21-year-old Kara Welsh, […]
Midway Village Museum will present World War II Days from 10 a.m. to to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, and from 9 a.m. to to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, on the museum campus, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford. The largest World War II re-enactment in the Midwest […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Times have surely changed since the 1910 founding of Harlem School District #122! In past times, many older high school attendees most likely remember “good old Home Economic” courses where we basically “learned how to cook,” including food preparation and how to set a table! There […]
Jahmani Muhammad and Jackson Cook starred at night and in the sunshine in a strange win over Auburn. Muhammad had five touchdown runs and Cook had three interceptions, including one he returned for a score in a 40-6 win that took two days to complete. Harlem was up 20-6 in […]
As a locally-owned and headquartered community bank, Stillman Bank values every opportunity to give back to their communities. In partnership with FHLBank Chicago and its Community First Program, they are honored to award Whispering Willow Pet Funeral and Cremation Services an Accelerate Grant for Small Businesses, totaling $15,000. […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Loves Park City Council members were busy at the Aug. 19 council meeting Young At Heart Junior Princess Violet Bane was present to open the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Young At Heart Princesses Ivy Smith, Maddison Ortega, Kaylee […]
In an era where relationships often seem fleeting, “First Love, Only Love,” by Bob and Chris Balgemann, is a reminder that young love can indeed stand the test of time. Released in August 2024, this book explores the enduring power of emotional attachment and commitment through the eyes of a […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER National Night Out events began in 1984 as a way for neighbors to get to know each other, and for the public to familiarize themselves with law enforcement. Many have block parties with activities, games, items to give away, food and other fun options. This was […]
Hard Rock Casino Rockford announces the closure of its temporary facility at 610 N. Bell School Road in Rockford on Aug. 12, at 5 a.m. This marks a significant milestone as preparations are finalized for the grand opening of the permanent Hard Rock Casino Rockford on Aug. 29. […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER Hot Rods and Hot Eats family-based car shows are held in the north side parking lot of the former mall site (Machesney Town Centre), the fourth Saturday of the month with half a dozen food trucks. The next event is set for Saturday, July 27 from […]