Salvation Army to revive long-vacant Rockford Circuit City building

Photos: Rockford arts council announces plan for former Armory

The Rockford Area Arts Council announces plans to turn the former Illinois National Guard Armory into a cultural center with space for visual and performing arts along with artist live-work spaces on Monday, May 19, 2025, in downtown Rockford.Kara Hawley…

“Invisible to Whom?”: On the Quiet Brilliance of Robert Sengstacke

In a quiet corner on the first floor of the Regenstein Library, the walls are lined with black-and-white photographs. Faces are captured in mid-laugh, arms are caught in motion, and gazes ask nothing and everything at once. The photographs are part of an …

College notebook: Eileen Donahue’s bat powers Illinois

One of the hottest hitters of late for Illinois’ women’s softball team has been Eileen Donahue.  In the Illini’s 5-1 nonconference victory over visiting Valparaiso on April 16, the sophomore went 2-for-3 including hitting the 55th grand slam in Illinois …

Benson Arrested for Fight in White Hall

By Gary Scott on May 19, 2025 at 10:30am A fight last week in White Hall led to a life threatening injury, and a couple of arrests there last week. White Hall police chief Luke Coultas says officers were called to the parking lot about 9:30 last Wednesday …

ATT Tower Up and Going in Village

By Gary Scott on May 19, 2025 at 9:54am AT&T customers within earshot of South Jacksonville can rejoice. South Jacksonville village board president Dick Samples says the company contacted him over the weekend, and said the tower switch has been flipped …

When will Wrath of Rakshasa open at Six Flags? What to know about new ride

Six Flags Great America is set to open its newest ride, Wrath of Rakshasa, any day now. The Gurnee theme park has been teasing the ride for months, vaguely updating eager fans on social media as the opening date nears. Here's what to know about the …

Vedette sports report: Illinois Lutheran’s Emma Nagle sings at Carnegie Hall

Emma Nagle has something in common with Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. The Illinois Lutheran senior shortstop and a group of singers from the school’s concert choir performed at Carnegie Hall. Yes, that Carnegie Hall. The one at …

Here are the most expensive Rockford area homes sold in February

Homes were located in Rockford, Rockton, Belvidere, Capron, Roscoe, and Loves Park. Several homes featured updated amenities, including remodeled kitchens, new HVAC systems, and finished basements. The top most expensive homes sold in Febrary in the …

Two Peoria men arrested for armed robbery in Jacksonville

By Benjamin Cox on May 18, 2025 at 8:22am Two Peoria men have been arrested for an alleged armed robbery that occurred Saturday night in Jacksonville. According to a press release from the Jacksonville Police Department, at approximately 9:25 p.m. Saturday …