Rockford Register Star

The Rockford Register Star serves as the main daily newspaper for the Rockford region in Illinois.

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Six Flags, Raging Waves, Santa's Village. Check out the closest amusement parks to Rockford

2 days ago | rrstar.com | Hannah Hudnall

Temperatures are finally rising, and you know what that means - it's time to hop on a rollercoaster and race down a waterslide. From Six Flags to Raging Waves, there are plenty of amusement parks and waterparks within 100 miles of Rockford. Here's a breakdown of the best parks, including where they're located and how far they are from the city. Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park601 Dundee Ave, East Dundee, ILNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Degraded air quality in Chicago suburbs, northern Illinois due to Canadian wildfires. What to know

2 days ago | rrstar.com | Hannah Hudnall

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Here's when 'Snow White' live-action remake will be on Disney+

3 days ago | rrstar.com | Anthony Robledo

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HGTV's 40 most charming small-town downtowns in US includes one in Illinois. Which one?

3 days ago | rrstar.com | Mike Kramer

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Sets for upcoming movie 'Chili Finger' seen in Monticello, Illinois

3 days ago | rrstar.com | Wes Huett

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MLB has invested in a new pro softball league. The inaugural season begins in Illinois

1 week ago | rrstar.com | Wes Huett

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On the market: This Rockford area home has a saltwater therapy room and a five-car garage

1 week ago | rrstar.com | Kathi E. Edwards

Kathi EdwardsSpecial to the Rockford Register StarAddress: 5272 Pierce Lake Drive, CaledoniaProperty description: This four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home has 7,044 square feet of living space, a full basement and an attached, five-car garage. It has wide plank hickory hardwood floors, volume beamed ceilings and European contemporary windows. The chef’s kitchen has custom maple cabinetry, quartzite and black matte granite countertops and Thermador appliances.
Looking for something to do this weekend in the Rockford area? Here are 23 upcoming events

1 week ago | rrstar.com | Kathi E. Edwards

The weekend brings a JoDee Messina concert, Garden Fair 2025 and a Charity Guitar show, along with fundraisers, live music, art exhibits and more to the Rockford area. What: Rockford City Market features local vendors who sell handmade products, including cheeses, flowers, baked goods, and prepared food, as well as artisans and vendors with unique offerings. Sample local food and brews and listen to live music under the covered pavilion. Families also enjoy free weekly kids' activities.
Did anyone win Powerball last night? Winning numbers for May 28, 2025 lottery drawing jackpot

1 week ago | rrstar.com | Chris Sims |Evan Frank

The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $189 million with a cash option of $83.1 million for the Wednesday, May 28, 2025 drawing. Matching the Powerball alone wins $4, and results for the Wednesday drawing are pending. Powerball tickets cost $2, with additional $1 options for Power Play and Double Play. The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six numbers from Monday night's drawing.
Pecatonica's Kevin Kunkel named Illinois Athletic Director of the Year

1 week ago | rrstar.com | Matt Trowbridge

Tyler Hoffman coached Durand/Pecatonica to a school-record 10 football wins this fall. Bobby Heisler coached the Pecatonica boys basketball team to the No. 1 ranking in Class 1A this winter. Daniel Rosenstiel coached the girls team to the state Class 1A title. For four years in a row, Pecatonica has matched or exceeded the previous school season record for wins in all three of the most high-profile sports. And now it is time for the man who hired those three coaches to take his bow in the spotlight.