Director of Marketing for the Rockford Public Library Bridget Finn is walking us through the Nordlof Center to show us spots that we might not have seen before. Bridget says that one of the best things about the Rockford Public Library is that they have a beautiful building with spaces to rent for events. She says that something a lot of people don’t realize is that when you have your event in the JR Sullivan Theater you also have access to everything backstage like their service shop, loading dock, and rehearsal spaces. Bridget also mentions that all the rooms can be set up for whatever your needs may be. For example, she says that sometimes people come in and set the space like a classroom and teach classes. One of the best parts about renting from the Nordlof Center are the competitive prices. Bridget says that they are very affordable and even more affordable for not-for-profit organizations. To learn more about the Rockford Public Library and the Nordlof Center, please check out their website at rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

Belvidere City Council voted to fill the Ida Public Library Board of Trustees Vacancy with Steve Pierce.

Belvidere Mayor Clinton Morris appointed Pierce. The mayor is in charge of making the appointment whenever there is an empty spot, which then goes to a vote.

The ordinance to put a one percent sales tax increase to a referendum failed at Freeport city council Monday night. It came down to a 5-3 vote.

Around 500 residents were authorized to return back to their Teutopolis homes on Saturday night after 4,000 gallons of anhydrous ammonia spilled from a crashed semi-truck in an accident that killed five, Illinois State Police announced.

Authorities in South Beloit have charged two people in connection with a drug raid last month.

A 17-year-old juvenile was taken into custody on weapon charges following a Thursday traffic stop, Rockford Police announced on Monday.

Illinois residents who own any of 170 "assault-style weapons" banned under law can begin registering them with the state police.

In an effort to boost reading comprehension, Rockford is looking for volunteers to work one-on-one with 2nd and 3rd-grade students.

In March 2020, student loan payments were put on hold to help Americans deal with the financial impact of COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.

Park renamed to honor late Rockford alderman John Beck

Just before 5 p.m. Saturday, DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputies were summoned to a crash between a motorcycle and a John Deere tractor towing a grain cart.

One person is dead after a Saturday morning crash in DeKalb County.

Rockford Police are investigating a suspected armed robbery that occured Friday.