Rockford Police arrested a man after he allegedly fired shots outside a bar after being asked to leave Tuesday, May 12.

Rockford Police arrested two brothers after officers allegedly observed them engaging in a hand-to-hand drug transaction Thursday, May 7.

MyStateline.com on MSN: Arrest made in Rockford arson case involving juveniles, officials say

Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County and the most populous city in Illinois outside the Chicago metropolitan area. Rockford was settled as Midway in the mid-1830s due to its location roughly equidistant between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River.

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Boasting 20,000 acres of green space, numerous golf courses, four rivers and the verdant Rock Cut State Park, Rockford is a haven for the outdoor adventurist. Tee off at the Aldeen Golf Club or relax in the splendor of the Anderson Japanese Gardens.

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