Georgette Braun
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The Belvidere Jeep plant restarts June 1. Here’s what the return to work will look like.
As the 3,800 workers at the Belvidere Assembly Plant return to work in phases starting June 1, they will face plenty of health and safety changes at the Jeep Cherokee factory. → Read More
New Illinois ruling allows church services for up to 10
Churches are now allowed to hold gatherings for up to 10 people under the state's modified stay-at-home order. → Read More
4 people shot inside Auburn Manor in Rockford
ROCKFORD — Four people were shot early Friday morning inside Auburn Manor apartments and police are searching for the person responsible. Three men and one woman were shot around 8 a.m. at the apartment complex, 4212 Auburn St. One man has suffered a critical injury, according to police. The injuries to the women are not life-threatening. Police are searching for the suspect and say there is no… → Read More
People to Watch: Carrie Johnson plans more interactive, accessible RAM
ROCKFORD — Two years ago, Carrie Johnson pulled together not only a display of motorcycles at Rockford Art Museum but also arranged for a motorcycle rally on opening night and a film series featuring biker movies such as "Easy Rider." She wanted to get local bike-builders involved in the museum and to delve into Rockford's "rich history of motorcycle clubs," she said. That was when she was… → Read More
Mike Broski, a 'doer,' wins Excalibur community service award
ROCKFORD — A computer business owner who helped save a Rockford ball field and increased local YMCA donations fivefold is the winner of the Rockford Register Star's 2019 Excalibur Award. Mike Broski, president and co-owner of Entre Computer Solutions, was recognized Thursday for nearly 40 years of volunteer work with dozens of nonprofits that has strengthened the community. The awards reception… → Read More
Group to commemorate 100th anniversary of women's right to vote
Sculpture to be built in Rockford, educational events planned throughout 2020 → Read More
On the Market: Roscoe custom-built ranch features finished lower level, 3-season porch
Address: 7443 Timber Ridge Road, RoscoeDescription: A three-season porch leads to a new composite deck with stairs to a patio in this four-bedroom, 3.5 → Read More
Two adults and two children being assisted by Red Cross after Rockford house fire
ROCKFORD — Two adults and two children are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire at their home at 130 Lakin Terrace about 2:30 a.m. → Read More
Zero-tolerance policies may affect employers’ ability to recruit workers
Historically low unemployment rates and increasing marijuana use has led some employers in states where recreational cannabis is legal to drop their zero- → Read More
Latest pitch for Rockford casino involves getting support from Chicago, legislators
ROCKFORD — The latest pitch to bring a casino in Rockford came this week with city and business leaders taking out newspaper ads asking → Read More
Former Rockford IceHogs coach Ted Dent arrested on domestic battery charges
Ted Dent, a former Rockford IceHogs head coach, was arrested on domestic battery charges on Sunday by Loves Park police. He appeared in Boone County court in Belvidere on Tuesday. → Read More
YWCA honors women with achievement awards in Rockford
ROCKFORD — Five women were recognized for their achievements at Monday's 39th annual YWCA Northwestern Illinois Leader Luncheon.The event attended by about 500 people was held at Giovanni's Restaurant & Convention Center and recognized these women with the 2019 Women of Achievement Award:• Business: Laura Baluch, partner with Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera• Community Leadership:… → Read More
Midwest Hospitals Report Cold-Weather-Related Injuries Days Before Arctic Blast Hits
The record low temperatures spurred dire warnings from meteorologists, widespread closures of schools and businesses and led to a disaster proclamation from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said a wide variety of state resources will be available to help communities affected by the winter storms and bitter cold weather. → Read More
Georgette Braun: Projects on tap for four acclaimed former Rockfordians
It's time to catch up with four acclaimed former Rockfordians.Three will entertain us on the small screen in the next few months — Michelle Williams, Bing Liu and Bob Greenblatt. And we'll see the latest avant-garde collection of Virgil Abloh in luxury clothing stores before fall.• Michelle Williams, 38, an Auburn High School graduate known best as a member of the R&B-pop group Destiny's Child,… → Read More
US government shutdown has few effects on Rockford area
ROCKFORD — The ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government may delay some mortgage closings in January, but few, if any, → Read More
Iconic Register Star building downtown for sale, though company wants to lease back some space
ROCKFORD — The iconic Register Star News Tower is for sale, though the company hopes to lease back space to house its 121 employees and its → Read More
Rockford man charged with defacing Republican headquarters says he's an 'artist'
The man accused of spray-painting the words "rape" and "shame" on the Winnebago County Republican headquarters described himself as an "artist." → Read More
Rockford man charged with defacing Republican headquarters says he's an 'artist'
The man accused of spray-painting the words "rape" and "shame" on the Winnebago County Republican headquarters described himself as an "artist." → Read More
Rockford man charged with defacing Republican headquarters
ROCKFORD — The man authorities say defaced the county Republican headquarters by spray-painting the words "rape" and "shame" on the building described himself as an "artist" and told a television reporter on the day the graffiti were discovered that the vandal or vandals had gotten their message across.It's all part of a curious sequence of events that culminated when Timothy A. Damm stripped to… → Read More
Georgette Braun: Nurturing the disappearing monarch butterfly a family affair in Roscoe
ROSCOE — The nearly inaudible crackling of a chrysalis breaking open sends Mary Naugle-Nemeth into one of her "this-is-so-miraculous" → Read More