Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and you do not want to be slowed down by bottles and cans that you just can’t open. That is why you need the Magic Opener Extreme. The Magic Opener Extreme can open the four most common sizes of plastic bottles, but it can also open most water bottles, aluminum soda cans, pull tab soup cans, and traditional glass bottles. Michelle and Taminique show that it is so easy to use as they ease through multiple bottles and cans. The Magic Opener Extreme isn’t available in stores, but it can be ordered on their website at magicopener.com.

For the 20th year the Angel of Hope vigil honors children lost in the community. Families and loved ones came out to honor their sons and daughters who passed away.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office received a report of a vehicle involved in the location of the hit-and-run, prompting the vehicle to be impounded and the owner to be questioned.

Student drivers in Rockford Public School's Driver Education program are getting a chance to learn about driving and fueling electric vehicles, thanks to a grant from ComEd.

The Winnebago County Animal Shelter is sounding the "Code Red" after maxing out capacity at its kennel.

Charity organizations give away free coats in Rockford

South Beloit Fire Department hosts blood drive

Families who lost children in 2023 will gather Friday night in downtown Rockford for a candlelight vigil in their memory.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has brought charges against Juan Reyes, 52, for falsifying training certificates required to obtain a concealed carry license.

Hard Rock donates canceled casino cards to Wesley Willows poker club

One person was hospitalized in critical condition on Tuesday after being hit by a car in Rockford.

The Rockford Police Department is investigating after an adult male with gunshot wounds was located.

Mercyhealth has given out 6 scholarships to help those pursuing a career in Emergency Medical Services. The scholarship will help pay for paramedic and EMT courses in full.