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And The Most Popular Sandwich in Illinois Is....

November 3, 2020 @ 6:37 am

It’s National Sandwich Day, and while there are hundreds of wonderful sandwiches in the world, only one can hold the title. According to Zippia,...

ISMS Comments On Home Testing for COVID

November 2, 2020 @ 2:37 pm

As retailers begin to market and sell COVID-19 At-Home test kits, the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) would like to remind patients that there...

November 2, 2020 @ 1:45 pm

Midway Village Museum is offering free tours every Saturday throughout the month of November. Learn a little about Rockford History, the Rockford Peaches, and...

Midway Village Museum Offering Free Saturday Tours in November

November 2, 2020 @ 1:45 pm

Midway Village Museum is offering free tours every Saturday throughout the month of November. Learn a little about Rockford History, the Rockford Peaches, and...

November 2, 2020 @ 1:45 pm

Midway Village Museum is offering free tours every Saturday throughout the month of November. Learn a little about Rockford History, the Rockford Peaches, and...

Midway Village Museum Offering Free Saturday Tours in November

November 2, 2020 @ 1:45 pm

Midway Village Museum is offering free tours every Saturday throughout the month of November. Learn a little about Rockford History, the Rockford Peaches, and...

Take Your 2020 Anger Out and Smash Pumpkins at Discovery Center

November 2, 2020 @ 12:03 pm

Has 2020 left you frustrated, angry, and just downright stressed? Take that irritation out at Discovery Center Museum’s Smashing Pumpkins sessions on Sunday, November...

McRib Coming Back Nationwide After 8 Years

November 2, 2020 @ 11:44 am

McDonald’s workers clearly saw what this year was doing to its customers and said, “You know what the people need to deal with the...

Gas Prices Drop in Rockford Possibly Fueled by Election

November 2, 2020 @ 11:29 am

Could it be possible that the uncertainty of the election is causing gas prices to drop again in the Rockford area? According to GasBuddy,...

Over 93 Million Americans Have Already Cast Their Votes for The Presidential Ele...

November 2, 2020 @ 11:17 am

Tomorrow is the big day, if you haven’t already, get out and go VOTE! Over 93 million Americans have already voted early for this...

RPS Giving Elementary Students and Families Option to Switch Learning Format

November 2, 2020 @ 11:01 am

If you have a child who is a student in the Rockford Public School District #205, starting Monday, November 2nd, you now have the...

SwedishAmerican Welcomes Dr. Vijay Roy to Heart Institute

November 2, 2020 @ 10:31 am

SwedishAmerican is pleased to welcome Dr. Vijay P. Roy to the Heart Institute (1340 Charles Street, Suite 300, Rockford, IL). Dr. Roy received his medical...

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All 11 Regions In Illinois To Be Under COVID-19 Restrictions As Cases Surge

November 2, 2020 @ 5:00 am

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Illinois at an unprecedented rate, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Sunday that new restrictions will be placed...

Witches Spotted on the Rock River

November 1, 2020 @ 11:30 am

Normally you would spot a witch on a broomstick, but that’s not the case for some witches in our Stateline. On Halloween, organizers in...

Lutheran-Illinois State-Jacksonville Jaguars Rookie RB James Robinson

October 30, 2020 @ 11:46 am

Fantasy owners were very pleased with James Robinson’s performance over the weekend as he accounted for 2 of the Jaguars 3 touchdowns in Sunday’s...

It's National Candy Corn Day and Apparently Illinois Hates it

October 30, 2020 @ 10:09 am

There’s always a huge debate about whether candy corn is actually good or not. According to a new survey based on geotagged Twitter data...

Goldie B. Floberg Kicks Off Mother Christmas Program

October 29, 2020 @ 3:09 pm

The Mother Christmas Program is looking for help again this year to provide wonderful Christmas gifts for the members of the Goldie B....

Trick-or-Treating Halloween Alternatives

October 29, 2020 @ 11:55 am

There are a few cities that are not scheduling trick-or-treating hours in the Stateline. There are also some parents who are a little wary...

KFC In Your Fireplace

October 29, 2020 @ 11:50 am

KFC is looking to make your fireplace finger lickin’ good again this year. Their line of chicken-scented firelogs is back and you can get...

Listen! Halloween Weekend Fun in Rockford

October 29, 2020 @ 9:20 am

Andrea Cook from the Rockford Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau shared with us some things we can do to have some Halloween Fun in...

Listen! Halloween Weekend Fun in Rockford

October 29, 2020 @ 9:20 am

Andrea Cook from the Rockford Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau shared with us some things we can do to have some Halloween Fun in...

Listen! New Paranormal Television Show Premieres Tonight!

October 29, 2020 @ 9:14 am

Tonight at 10pm CT, on the Travel Channel, catch “The Holzer Files.” A team led by Dave Schrader investigates hauntings from the secret files...

Listen! New Paranormal Television Show Premieres Tonight!

October 29, 2020 @ 9:14 am

Tonight at 10pm CT, on the Travel Channel, catch “The Holzer Files.” A team led by Dave Schrader investigates hauntings from the secret files...

10 Thanksgiving Side Dishes People Are Already Fantasizing About

October 29, 2020 @ 8:39 am

Even though it’s still October, Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. According to a new study, because of the pandemic, people are...

Kim's Stateline Costco Finds

October 28, 2020 @ 2:05 pm

Costco is full of surprises but this week’s item of the week blew me away. The two-sided Rock Grill/Griddle is a must-buy! My family...

Rockton Boy Comes in 2nd Place in USA Mullet Championships

October 28, 2020 @ 12:57 pm

Last week, we told you about Noah Smith, a 12-year-old who was competing in the USA Mullet Championships in the kids division for the...

Local Non-Profit Needs Your Help with Old Cell Phones and Tablets

October 28, 2020 @ 12:49 pm

Do you have any old or broken cell phones and/or tablets lying around the house that you have no idea what to do with?...

Local Library Going Mobile

October 28, 2020 @ 12:38 pm

Two branches of the Rockford Public Library will be closing after a vote passed on Monday to offer mobile library services. Rockton Center Branch...

Local Libraries Going Mobile

October 28, 2020 @ 12:38 pm

Two branches of the Rockford Public Library will be closing after a vote passed on Monday to offer mobile library services. Rockton Center Branch...

Free Ride to The Polls

October 28, 2020 @ 12:08 pm

If you’re looking for a way to get to your polling place, the Stateline Mass Transit District has you covered. They are offering free...

Provide Chemo Patients Comfort at Stuff the Totes Donation Drive-Thru

October 28, 2020 @ 11:33 am

October is #PinkMonth and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are many women and men who are fighting all types of cancer, chemotherapy is inevitable...

Original Monster Movies Duo at McHenry Outdoor Theater

October 28, 2020 @ 10:05 am

It’s the last weekend of the season for McHenry Outdoor Theater. Come out this Friday & Saturday, October 30th & 31st for a very...

SENATOR INTERNATIONAL Selects RFD for Midwest Hub

October 27, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced today that it has been officially named as the Midwest hub for SENATOR INTERNATIONAL, an air cargo company based in Hamburg,...

Breakfast With The Big Cheese: Lunch Edition

October 27, 2020 @ 1:28 pm

Breakfast With The Big Cheese: Lunch Edition The Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce invite you to join them for the Rising Professional’s biggest event...

Breakfast With The Big Cheese: Lunch Edition

October 27, 2020 @ 1:28 pm

The Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce invite you to join them for the Rising Professional’s biggest event of the year. Hear from 4 “big cheese”...

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Reset Your Clocks Saturday at Bedtime

October 27, 2020 @ 12:13 pm

It’s the signal that the winter season is approaching, the end of Daylight Saving Time. These days, you have to think hard about what clocks...

Free Childcare on Election Day

October 26, 2020 @ 1:07 pm

The Rock River Y.M.C.A. will provide up to two hours of childcare for free on Election Day. Your children must be at least two...

Free Childcare on Election Day

October 26, 2020 @ 1:07 pm

The Rock River Y.M.C.A. will provide up to two hours of childcare for free on Election Day. Your children must be at least two...

Festival of Frights at Sinnissippi Park

October 26, 2020 @ 10:52 am

Halloween is this weekend, believe it or not, and Sinnissippi has brought back their Festival of Frights for one of the best socially distanced...

Day Of The Deployed: Here's How To Help Stateline Soldiers

October 26, 2020 @ 10:30 am

It’s National Day of the Deployed, a day to say “thank you” to the brave men and women serving our country all around the...

Santa Claus Socially Distancing at Cherryvale Mall This Holiday

October 26, 2020 @ 10:22 am

Santa Claus is coming to town… well Cherryvale Mall. Children will be able to make their lists and drop them off at the mall...

DIY Halloween Pumpkin Craft

October 23, 2020 @ 12:18 pm

This has been trending all over TikTok and I have been looking all over the Stateline for these Jack-O-Lanterns and I FINALLY found this...

WCAS Looking for Cat Fosters

October 23, 2020 @ 11:12 am

If you’ve ever thought about fostering a cat, now is the time! Winnebago County Animal Services has over 65 cats are are in need...

Pumpkin Carving Contest Hosted by Unity Hospice

October 23, 2020 @ 10:03 am

Pumpkin carving is always a fall tradition in households all over the country. Now, Unity Hospice is taking advantage of that by hosting a...

Top Mullet in the USA... in Rockton?

October 23, 2020 @ 7:54 am

A 12-year-old in Rockton named Noah Smith loves dirt-bikes, and pretty much anything else with a motor, but he’s competing in a different kind...

Top Mullet in the USA... in Rockton?

October 23, 2020 @ 7:54 am

A 12-year-old in Rockton named Noah Smith loves dirt-bikes, and pretty much anything else with a motor, but he’s competing in a different kind...

Rockford Makes the Top 10 Spots to Enjoy Fall in Illinois

October 22, 2020 @ 1:29 pm

Illinois has some great spots to soak up the beauty of fall and one of them happens to be right here in the Stateline...

Chicago Blackhawks Admit Rebuild Has Begun

October 22, 2020 @ 10:47 am

It has been quite the offseason thus far for the Chicago Blackhawks as they made headlines right before the first day of free agency...

Listen! Stateline Weekend Fun

October 22, 2020 @ 9:27 am

Andrea Cook from the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau talks about some ways you can enjoy your weekend in the Rockford Region, including...

Listen! Stateline Weekend Fun

October 22, 2020 @ 9:27 am

Andrea Cook from the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau talks about some ways you can enjoy your weekend in the Rockford Region, including...

Kim's Stateline Costco Finds

October 21, 2020 @ 12:43 pm

Costco makes entertaining and family dinners so easy! There are a few staples I love to keep at the house for last-minute football Sunday...

The Chew with Chelsea: 5 Cheese Macaroni

October 21, 2020 @ 12:13 pm

Leave that box of Kraft Mac & Cheese in the cupboard where it belongs because I have an awesome and easy recipe that your...

"Peanuts" Specials Not Airing on Network TV

October 21, 2020 @ 11:26 am

For the first time in forever you won’t get to enjoy the “Peanuts” holiday classics on network television. This year. “It’s The Great Pumpkin...

Southern Illinois Opening New Drive-in Movie Theater

October 21, 2020 @ 11:24 am

Located on the former Illinois Star Centre Mall parking lot in Marion, Illinois, the construction for a new drive-in theater is now complete...

McHenry Outdoor Theater Featuring Family Friendly Movie Duo

October 21, 2020 @ 10:24 am

If you haven’t made your way out to a drive-in yet this year, now is your chance. McHenry Outdoor Theater has been featuring family-friendly...

Illinois Ump working the World Series

October 21, 2020 @ 10:18 am

Mark Carlson, who lives just down I-90 in Joliet, will be umpiring the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay...

5 Savory Slow Cooker Soups For Fall

October 20, 2020 @ 2:32 pm

It’s fall, and you know what that means? Soup season! What better way to use your slow cooker than to make a hot bowl...

"Wear a Mask" Disney Song Parody Goes Viral

October 20, 2020 @ 12:45 pm

This COVID-19 “Wear a Mask” parody blew up over this past weekend and honestly, it’s just the song we needed during this pandemic! It’s...

The Chew with Chelsea: Insta Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

October 20, 2020 @ 12:25 pm

My Instapot has been collecting dust for the past year because quite frankly, I didn’t know how to work it and there were too...

5 Yummy Chilies To Take The Chill Out Of Winter

October 20, 2020 @ 11:33 am

I don’t know about you, but as the weather gets colder, the best piece of kitchen equipment I have in my arsenal is...

How to Make Toaster Grilled Cheese

October 20, 2020 @ 11:05 am

The life hack we never knew we needed and we have TikTok to thank for it. How to make grilled cheese in your toaster!...

Rockford Teen Earns Max Merit Badges

October 20, 2020 @ 11:00 am

Boy Scout John Cabrera,16, of Rockford, has achieved a feat that less than 400 have before him. He has earned every possible Boy Scout...

Rockford Teen Earns Max Merit Badges

October 20, 2020 @ 11:00 am

Boy Scout John Cabrera,16, of Rockford, has achieved a feat that less than 400 have before him. He has earned every possible Boy Scout...

Brookfield Zoo Offers Free Admission Days!

October 20, 2020 @ 10:30 am

Keep an eye out for a warm day because the Brookfield Zoo is offering free admission every Tuesday and Thursday through November! You will...

For Just $99, You Can Now Rent Out an Entire AMC Theater

October 19, 2020 @ 1:07 pm

Have you ever wanted to rent out an entire theater and watch a flick with nothing but only your closest friends? Maybe you’ve...

Low Budget Versus No Budget World Series

October 19, 2020 @ 12:07 pm

Lost in a weekend of College and NFL football were two MLB playoff game 7’s. On Saturday it was game 7 of the ALCS...

Monday Morning Quarterback

October 19, 2020 @ 11:57 am

The Chicago Bears used a familiar formula yesterday in Carolina which was have your offense do just enough and rely on your defense to...

Rock House Kids Unveils Mural, Plans for Expansion

October 19, 2020 @ 11:16 am

Over the weekend, Rock House Kids unveiled an amazing new mural which spans the parking lot side of their 7th street building. The mural...

Dress Your Kids in Costumes and Get in Free at Anderson Japanese Gardens

October 19, 2020 @ 11:01 am

With Halloween right around the corner, starting the week of October 26th, for the whole week, if you dress your kids up in costume...

Watch: Van Halen's Final Show

October 19, 2020 @ 9:53 am

It’s sad to think we will never have another chance to see the legendary Eddie Van Halen perform live again. We can relive some...

Paranormal Tours at Tinker Swiss Cottage

October 19, 2020 @ 9:05 am

Haunts are hosted at this iconic Rockford location every Halloween season and this year is no different. Despite the pandemic, paranormal tours are still...

Safe Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru Options Around Stateline Area

October 18, 2020 @ 11:43 am

If you are looking for safe alternatives for to the traditional door-to-door trick or treating, you and your kids have plenty of ways to...

Rock House Kids has Donation Wish List for Winter Season

October 18, 2020 @ 10:45 am

One of Rockford’s great local resources, Rock House Kids, is looking for donations for the upcoming winter season. The organization reaches out to children...

Tips to Ready Your Furnace for Winter Season

October 18, 2020 @ 10:06 am

The leaves are showing their fall colors, and chili sounds like a great dinner option with the arrival of cooler nights. It’s time to...

Boone County Announces Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Schedule

October 16, 2020 @ 4:35 pm

This year it is more important than ever to get a flu shot to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and...