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.

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 ...

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 ...