Duolingo announces death of Duo the Owl, its make-believe mascot: 'He had many enemies'
Duo the Owl was known for his silly antics, reminding Duolingo users to complete their daily lessons. He debuted with the app ...
Rockford area residents gather to protest federal cuts, empowerment of Elon Musk
Area residents protest outside U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood's Rockford office, opposing the empowerment of billionaire Elon Must to ...
Proposed school zone could reduce speed on portion of highly raveled Rockford road
A new school speed zone could be coming to one of Rockford's busiest roads. Here is why a city committee opposes it.
Indivisible Freeport holds protest against federal government's consolidation of power
Area residents protested outside the Rockford office's of U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
Here's how Belvidere North won its 4th state cheerleading championship, and their reaction
Do you want to see Belvidere North's state-title-clinching cheer performance from Saturday? Here it is, in photos and video ...
Everything you need to know about Rockford-area postseason wrestling, led by Hononegah
Hononegah's powerful run tops off everything you need to know about the Rockford-area wrestling postseason heading into this weekend's sectional meets.
Basketball, wrestling, bowling and swimming: updated Rockford playoff schedules & results
Complete list of Rockford-area team playoff schedules and results for every winter sport, as well as lists of all local ...
Belvidere Co-op's top swimmer is new to the sport — but he is always taking on new things
Belvidere North junior swimmer Ben Meyers is always searching for new challenges to try. 'Even if I don't like it, I am glad ...
Here are the Rockford area's 12 best under-the-radar 2025 girls basketball players
An influx of talented freshmen headline Rockford's 12 best under-the-radar girls basketball stars who have emerged during the ...
Deaths by homicide have dropped to pre-pandemic levels in Rockford, across US
Rockford experienced 18 homicides in 2024, marking a decrease from the previous year and a significant drop from the record ...
Rose Cassioppi, Cadence Diduch take aim at first Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling postseason
Rockford-area alumnae Rose Cassioppi and Cadence Diduch look to make the postseason roster for the powerhouse Iowa women's ...
Time to vote: Who deserves the Athlete of the Week honor for the week of Feb. 3-8?
Which brings us to your opportunity to vote for the Rockford Register Star's high school Athlete of the Week in our weekly poll. You can go to rrstar.com or vote on the poll below, and we ask that you ...