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A little over a week ago, Joe Dredge posted a story on our website about a black bear from Wisconsin coming through Illinois on his way to Iowa. Instead of doubling back, the bear appears to be heading south.

Beth George has been running the resort for the last 32 years, but the limitations caused by the COVID-19 lockdown have forced her to file for bankruptcy.

We got a little preview yesterday, resulting in fender-benders to multi-car pileups. Tonight, it appears there'll be enough snowfall to make it interesting once again.

The shutdown, due to lack of orders, is expected to last for about two weeks.

Rockford Police say in the last month, there were more than 30 auto thefts, with a majority of cars being left unattended with keys inside.

When someone offers you, a complete stranger, a cut of their lottery winnings if you can "help out with identification" it's a scam. A Batavia man knows that now.

The Rockford Park District has some serious budget issues to contend with, and some of their long-time facilities might not make the cut.

Cops were called, the station was shut down, but not before a bunch of people made off with some seriously under-priced gasoline.

Proponents say the law, signed by Governor Pritzker, will "level the playing field" between distilleries, breweries, and wineries.

Gas Buddy says in the past month here in Rockford, gas prices have fallen over 30 cents per gallon.