The second police shooting in Rockford area in two days. bit.ly/3teoCrd

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Rockford names its new fire, police chiefs after national search. Both are women rrstar.com/story/news/202…

If you read any story in Rockford today, let it be this one from Rockford Register Star journalist Chris Green.

Don’t miss today’s journalism, especially these stories from Chris Green and Ken DeCoster

A story from opening night of the Rockford area football season that only someone like Matt Trowbridge can tell so well. A heartbreaking tale of a young man's life cut much too short and those grieving his sudden death.

After having a police chief from outside the community for five years, Rockford Police Department will once again be led by someone from within.

This is a great example of local journalism and why we do what we do at the Register Star. Jeff Kolkey takes a deep dive into court records to put together this report.

One to watch

Nobody compares to Jay Taft and Matt Trowbridge when it comes Rockford area prep sports news and analysis. Get that and more delivered straight to your inbox with the new Rockford Register Star High School Sports Newsletter. Follow the link to sign up.

I'm so proud to see Rockford coming together to host Ukrainian mothers & children from our sister city of Brovary in a first-of-its-kind program. During an unprecedented war, it's important for our communities to support those in need, and I'm glad to see Rockford step up.

Retirement and promotion ceremony Rockford Police Department City of Rockford Rockford Register Star

Congratulations Vince!

Aldermen said Ald. Tuneberg requested police protection when family felt threatened as debate raged over Barber Colman development proposal.

McNamara broke a tie vote, rejecting a project labor agreement and clearing a way forward for the Colman Yards project. Development agreement vote coming next.

Huge line waiting for President Biden in Belvidere.

Air Force One @FlyRFD

This is historic visit celebrating what could be historic contract, says UAW Local 1268 Pres. Matt Frantzen ahead of Biden's arrival.

UAW members are as tough as they come, says Biden. Praises Shawn Fain who "has backbone like a ramrod ."

Nothing beyond America 's capacity Biden says in closing.