Kicking things off tonight, Gossip Girl fans were in for a treat when Taylor Momsen came on as a guest on Penn Badgley’s podcast Podcrushed. They both reminisced about their time playing siblings on Gossip Girl and Taylor revealed that she has never actually watched the show. Also tonight, Tom Brady may be done playing football but he’s now helping his son play football. This will be the first time his son Benny is playing football and his son says that he wants to be a tight end. Finally, Gisele Bundchen just announced her very first cookbook. It is called Nourish and it will be available next March. You can check out these stories and more by heading to our Instagram story at Good Day Stateline.

Across the country September 22nd women entrepreneurs are recognized for Business Women's Day.

"I think it's cool that it's not as, you know I just think it's happening more and more in our community," said Emily Danielson, owner of Hi Beautiful Bride in Rockton.

100 Men who care for Stephenson County made a donation to Madonna Renewal Center in Freeport to help continue their mission.

Friday, September 22nd marked the 45th birthday of Rockford's "Symbol" sculpture which was installed in 1978.

Two residents of Beloit Health and Rehabilitation Center celebrated their 100th and 101st birthdays this week.

Kelli Ritschel-Boehle, creator of the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation which grants "Nik's Wish" to young cancer patients, has been named a "CNN Hero" by the Cable News Network.

In Illinois, 1.2 million people lack basic literacy skills, limiting educational growth and job opportunities.

Shatter Our Silence fundraiser to raise suicide awareness

Police have arrested Steven Trottier, 71, on charges of child pornography after a tip from the Illinois Attorney General's Office.

Many people from the community headed to Rockford's Midtown-area on Thursday to honor a center that has been helping the city for a quarter of a century.

A stateline organization saves lives by spreading its message to young people.

Cities and towns in the Rockford area have announced when they will be celebrating Halloween this year.

A local hospital teams up to show seniors what services are available to them in the Rockford area.