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"A League of Their Own" cast members coming to Rockford during women's baseball events
23+ hour, 23+ min ago (211+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill." Rockford is getting some star visitors during a major sporting event this summer. On Tuesday, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association announced several "A League of Their Own" cast members are coming to Rockford for their 2026 AAGPBPL…...
White Sox postpone home opener due to forecasted inclement weather
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (167+ words) CHICAGO, Ill. (WREX)" Cubs fans already got their home opener experience, but White Sox fans will have to wait a little longer for theirs. On Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox announced on X they are postponing their home opener, which was…...
Tiger Woods enters not guilty plea, demands jury trial following rollover crash
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (773+ words) Golfer Tiger Woods stands by his overturned vehicle in Jupiter Island, Fla., on Friday, March 27. (CNN) " Tiger Woods has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges following a rollover crash in Florida last week, according to court documents filed in Martin…...
RU's Reigle Steps Down From Team
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (281+ words) WREX "Jeremy Reigle has resigned as Rockford University's head men's basketball coach, effective immediately. Director of Athletics Jess Stanek announced the resignation. Reigle led the program for seven years. "I am incredibly thankful for our time at Rockford University," Reigle…...
Rockford Park District announces new five-year Strategic and Action Plan
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (257+ words) The plan was created using the 2024 Recreational Needs Assessment and community engagement. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) " The Rockford Park District is looking toward the future, now laying out their five-year plan for facility and activity upgrades. The district just shared their Strategic…...
New owner to redevelop former Essex Wire site: City of Rockford: The safety concerns in play
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (59+ words) New owner to redevelop former Essex Wire site: City of Rockford: The safety concerns in play'WREX The new owner plans to clean up the area and turn it into a multi-use development with as many as 200 townhomes and new commercial…...
Rockford Park District announces new five-year Strategic and Action Plan: Facility plans
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (37+ words) Rockford Park District announces new five-year Strategic and Action Plan: Facility plans'WREX The plan was created using the 2024 Recreational Needs Assessment and community engagement. Rockford Park District announces new five-year Strategic and Action Plan...
11th Street construction, other items up for vote at next week's city council meeting
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (301+ words) Several road construction and other projects will be on the table. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) " The City of Rockford is getting ready for some major votes in just one week. Several items were approved at last week's committee meetings and will move…...
Fans Enjoy Opening Day at Wrigley Field Despite Cubs Loss
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (10+ words) Fans Enjoy Opening Day at Wrigley Field Despite Cubs Loss'WREX...
At 90, this piano teacher shows no signs of slowing down
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (257+ words) Merle Langs continues to share her gift with students Merle Langs caught a passion for playing and teaching piano at a young age. Merle Langs is still teaching lessons everyday. ROCKFORD (WREX) " A piano teacher is still sharing her love…...