Jim Hagerty

3 days ago | mystateline.com | Jim Hagerty

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford area is hosting electrifying lineup of big-name acts at several venues in 2025, among them are Hard Rock Live, the BMO Center Coronado Theatre and a number of festivals and fairs. Here is a list of some of the acts scheduled in 2025 in and near Rockford, Illinois. The Function Tour with Scarface, Too Short, and DJ Quik – June 26This hip-hop extravaganza at Hard Rock Live features Scarface, Too Short, and DJ Quik.

4 days ago | mystateline.com | Jim Hagerty

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois has a well-documented history of corruption, extending beyond elected politicians to include appointed and career public officials whose actions have shocked the Land of Lincoln. From embezzlement to bribery, these cases have fueled a reputation for misconduct across various levels of government. Here are 10 of the best-known Illinois public officials charged with crimes, encompassing both elected and unelected figures.

1 week ago | mystateline.com | Jim Hagerty

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — While no official dates mark the start of grilling season, summer reigns as prime time for outdoor barbecues, with steaks leading the charge well before the Fourth of July. But how does one get mouth-watering taste from a good cut of beef like a ribeye, T-bone, filet, and porterhouse? According to Andrew Hedlund from Cattle & Cream in Cherry Valley, it’s all in the technique.

1 week ago | mystateline.com | Jim Hagerty

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Wednesday, June 18, marks National Cheesemakers Day, a tribute to the artisans behind one of America’s most beloved dairy products. But what goes into a good cheese? What’s behind the rich process of making fine cheese production in the Rockford area and beyond? “Brown Swiss cows are known for having some of the richest, healthiest milk that there is,” said Ken Wundrow, whose family runs Wundrow’s Brown Swiss Farm in Poplar Grove.

1 week ago | mystateline.com | Jim Hagerty

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois has long been a breeding ground for Hollywood talent, producing actors who have left indelible marks on film and television. From Chicago’s bustling streets to Rockford’s quieter confines, the state has nurtured some of the most recognizable names in entertainment. Here are 12 of the most famous actors from Illinois. Born in Chicago, Harrison Ford rose to global fame as the rugged Han Solo in Star Wars and the adventurous Indiana Jones.