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The program designed to help the community got it's biggest boost from the community with over 800 tips to law enforcement.

After dealing with several armed robbery attempts during meet-ups to finalize online deals, the Rockford Police Department has some tips on staying safe.

Servers at most restaurants don't make a ton of money before tips.

Do you have shoes that are in dire need of polishing? I tried another "How To" tip using a banana, well actually the peel, to see if it really does work to polish shoes.

Maybe a few "life hacks" for getting rid of the snow will make it a little easier on you.

Thanksgiving Day is this Thursday, and before you can finish off that mountain of leftovers, the 5th annual Stroll on State happens on Saturday--kicking off Rockford's holiday season. Whether you've been to Stroll on State before, or you're new to what's quickly becoming Rockford's favorite event, the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (RACVB) has some suggestions to maximize your experi

We're just hoping that Mother Nature doesn't screw it all up with clouds and rain.

Okay, so it hasn't been the most frigid winter we've ever seen here in the Rockford area. It hasn't been the snowiest one, either. That doesn't mean that most of us aren't sick and tired of winter. But, since we've got quite a bit of winter left, how about a few tricks and tips to make the remainder of the season a little bit easier?

I've got a pretty hard-and-fast rule when it comes to online shopping. I don't like to do it unless I just can't find it at a local Rockford or Rockford-area store. I will bend that rule if the price-point on the item or items is at least 40% cheaper than I can find here at home, but I prefer shopping locally.

Friday night, Wrigley Field will host its first World Series game since 1945, and as you might imagine, there are several million people who would love to score some tickets to that game or the two games that follow it. No surprise, there are more than a few bad apples out there who would love to take your money, then leave you high and dry.