ROCKFORD, Ill —- After thirty one years of service a beloved Rockford pastor stepped down from the podium today, but isn't saying good-bye to his congregation at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

(CNN) --New Bethel Baptist Church gave Aretha Franklin her start and on Thursday, she returned there.The superstar, who died earlier this month at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic ...

James Saunders 1946—2021 James Edward Saunders of Rockford departed this earthly life August 22, 2021. He was born December 2, 1946 in Chicago, IL ...

ROCKFORD — For the second time in three years, Bethel Baptist Church’s air conditioning units were targeted by thieves, police said, most likely for scrap copper. Sam Jones, director of the ...

Community Baptist Church, 1634 Center St., South Beloit, will celebrate the third anniversary of its pastor, Robert L. Hearns Jr., with an anniversary musical at 6 p.m. on Saturday.� ...