Day by day: Rockford resident Alan Beaman marks milestone in life after 1995 wro... September 22, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — The reality of Alan Beaman’s 50-year prison sentence set in after his first appeal was denied.... Read More
You Gotta Try This: Buddy's Burgers in Rockford September 22, 2021 matt By Matt Hall Rock River Current You Gotta Try This is the Rock River Current’s weekly dining column focused on signature dishes at your... Read More
Winnebago County isn't required to have an elected coroner. Does it still make s... September 21, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — The conversation isn’t new. The circumstances are. Illinois law allows for voters to remove the elected... Read More
Rockford home prices keep rising. Should you buy now or wait for a dip? September 21, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — The old adage in real estate is that there are three things that matter: location, location,... Read More
From sleepless nights to heartfelt thanks, Byron nuclear plant employees describ... September 18, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current BYRON — The culmination of more than a year of uncertainty and anxiety for Byron nuclear plant workers... Read More
How lawmakers are responding after Winnebago County coroner charged with stealin... September 18, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — When Winnebago County Coroner Bill Hintz was charged with stealing from the dead, his second round... Read More
Ripe Life Juice Co. in Rockford takes fresh approach to proper nutrition September 17, 2021 Chelsea By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Good health begins with what we fuel and put into our bodies. Jamar Luster, owner and... Read More
Chipotle hiring for new Loves Park location September 16, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — Chipotle is hiring as it prepares to open its newest area location later this month.... Read More
Pritzker signs energy bill that targets climate change, saves Byron nuclear plan... September 15, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Gov. JB Prtizker on Wednesday signed sweeping energy overhaul legislation into law that is intended to address climate... Read More
'Just let me buy a house': Hot Rockford real estate market creates bidding wars ... September 15, 2021 Kevin Haas By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — Krista Everling spent about five months watching her home-buying plans unravel as her offers were... Read More