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Although we've seen Rockford receive poor grades on a variety of things over the years, it still sucks to see our city show up on yet another list of the country's most dangerous places.

Basically, the Milk Crate Challenge (which is also called the Crate Challenge) involves users attempting to climb a staircase made of plastic milk crates without falling. It might sound simple enough, but there have been some stunning wipe-outs.

Over the years, Rockford has been on the receiving end of all sorts of slings and arrows from different publications, and I don't know that it will ever stop. I'm sure they get their numbers correct, but sometimes it feels like we're being piled on.

We all see it happening every day. People more interested in their phone than the traffic and pedestrians around them.

Those flashing-light covered gates that lower in front of train crossings and drawbridges are there for a reason. A Wisconsin woman knows that. Now.

When you think of caterpillars, you often think they are cute little fuzzy creatures and often think they are safe. This one is not and should be avoided at all costs.

With 4th of July just around the corner, what are the most dangerous fireworks?

The top 25 most violent cities of 2016 may not come as a surprise, but the statistics are shocking.

Wait a minute, how is radio disc jockey not on the list?

Unfortunately, two Rockford neighborhoods make the list of the most violent neighborhoods in the United States.