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The impact of the crash caused the car to catch on fire.

We are still 170 days away from Christmas as of Saturday July 8th but that isn’t stopping some holiday shoppers from getting into the holiday spirit.

With more than two decades in the making, the Freeport community came together to honor their founder, Tutty Baker.

Two cars crash Tuesday evening in Rockford

Crews respond to a hazmat situation at a truck stop in Rochelle

Local businesses in downtown Rockford participate in a networking opportunity

One woman is left with a damaged house and car

Dean Troutman was in Orangeville Friday to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The program uses highly trained animals and handlers to help patients.

Man arrested for multiple car burglaries

A man is found dead inside a home on Rockford's west side

The plaintiffs are looking for upwards of $50,000 in damages.

Guests got to see artifacts from the Kennedy era.

People show off their cars on the track and at the car show

Rockford Fire Chief says the building will be torn down.

A longtime Rockford non profit executive director is one of four appointments to various statewide boards and commissions.

Maze Books celebrates Indie Bookstore Day

One person killed in vehicle accident in Belvidere

The Severson Dells Nature Center invites the community to learn more about pollination and how it helps the planet

It's time to get rid of personal documents that you no longer need

The community center helps restore history on Hononegah Road

Barn fire breaks out in Monroe Center in Ogle county Friday evening

It’s a big day for communities across the stateline as voters choose their next local officials.

Kegal Harley-Davidson celebrates easter in a fun and unique way

Today is the first day of April which means Easter is right around the corner and the celebrations are just getting started.

Village Green hosts expo for people to see what furniture is available for the spring season

ComEd increased crews to help restore power of 50,000 Rockford area homes

Cherry Valley family took shelter in their basements as storm rolls through.

The packaged meals are in a 5.2-ounce carton with a best-by date of Feb. 8, 2024.

The shooting happened in the 2300 block of Wisconsin Road.