Moore Announces Re-Election Bid for IL-99

By Benjamin Cox on July 2, 2025 at 3:55pm 99th District State Representative Kyle Moore (R-Quincy) announced his bid for re-election to the Illinois General Assembly today. According to a press release, Moore says he is going to fight for more government …

Franklin Fourth Plans

By Gary Scott on July 3, 2025 at 10:45am A celebration that literally runs from sunup to sundown is planned in Franklin for the 4th. The day begins with Franklin’s famous Burgoo. Gallons of burgoo will be $25, beginning at 6 a.m. The day is packed full of …

Jacksonville 4th

By Gary Scott on July 3, 2025 at 10:46am As always, Jacksonville is pulling out all the stops for its 4th of July observance tomorrow. The day begins bright and early with the CNB Bank and Trust Independence Day 5K Run, Walk and Fun Run at Nichols Park. …

Jax Symphony Orchestra Concert

By Gary Scott on July 3, 2025 at 10:50am The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra will do something it has never done tomorrow. The Orchestra will seat itself and ready for a concert on the 4th at the Nichols Park Pavilion. It will serve as a prelude to the …

Rockford area blood centers seek Fourth of July weekend donors

Man killed in fatal pedestrian crash was from Belvidere

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Video: Rock River Valley Blood Center seeks blood donations

Before you go: 7 things to know about Rockford's July 4 celebration

Rockford's 2025 fireworks display will launch from the Jefferson Street Bridge for the first time in 25 years. New pyrotechnic ground effects will be featured in the show. The fireworks are synchronized to music broadcast on 103.1 FM and televised on …

White Hall 4th

By Gary Scott on July 3, 2025 at 6:30am The Lion’s Club in White Hall is all set to go with its annual three-day 4th of July celebration. Food will be available at Greene Elite beginning at 11 this morning. At Lion’s Park vendors will start showing off …