About the Rockford Register Star
The Rockford Register Star is a web and print-based publication owned by Gannett, the largest media company in the United States. The Register Star provides daily news updates at rrstar.com on local news, sports, entertainment, opinion and more across Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Cherry Valley, Rockton, Roscoe, South Beloit, Winnebago, Durand, Pecatonica and other cities and towns in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties.
As part of the USA TODAY Network, we adhere to the Principles of Ethical Conduct for Newsrooms.
The Register Star aims to empower and enrich the Rockford community with unbiased, independent local news that communicates need to know information, celebrates stories of people and places and fosters healthy debate on matters that impact the lives of those who call the Rockford area home. The Register Star is committed to providing its readers with investigative reporting that holds government, businesses and individuals accountable to our community and storytelling that educates and inspires.
What’s the history of the Register Star?
The Rockford Register Star has a deep and rich history in the city it calls home. That history began with Rockford’s first newspaper, the Register Republic, which was founded in 1855, followed by the Morning Star in 1888. The two newspapers merged in 1979 creating the Register Star. The Register Star has been part of the Gannett/USA Today Network since 1967. The company was operated as GateHouse Media from 2007 to 2019.
How can I subscribe to the Rockford Register Star?
Subscribing to receive the print version of the Rockford Register Star is a relatively simple process that starts with your name, address and some additional information. The subscriber can choose the delivery option they prefer and start receiving newspapers to their door for a retro feel when consuming the news. You will also have access to the Rockford Register Star eNewspaper.
There are a few other ways to access our coverage of business, crime and courts, municipalities, sports, education, history and politics.
Visit our website: Look for the latest news at rrstar.com
Download the app: Download our app via The App Store or Google Play to get the latest news, sports and more. You can customize news alerts.
How can I reach the newsroom of the Register Star?
You can email our team at news@rrstar.com
Who are the staff members at The Rockford Register Star?
Corina Curry, editor
Corina Curry is the editor of the Rockford Register Star, Freeport Journal-Standard, Galesburg Register-Mail, Canton Daily Ledger, Kewanee Star Courier, McDonough County Voice, Pontiac Daily Leader, Aledo Times Record, Geneseo Republic and Monmouth Review Atlas. She joined the Register Star staff in 1999 as a reporter covering municipal and county government, courts and education. You can contact her at ccurry@rrstar.com.
Jeff Kolkey
Jeff Kolkey has worked as a journalist for the Rockford Register Star for nearly two decades, covering education, crime, courts, public-private partnerships and government. He is a proud graduate of Northern Illinois University, a Chicago Bears fan and, although they have been hard to watch the last couple years, a Chicago White Sox fan. He strives to bring readers important stories they can’t find anywhere else. You can contact him at jkolkey@rrstar.com.
Kara Hawley
Kara Hawley is photojournalist from central Texas, who joined the Register Star in October of 2023. She got her start as a contributor to the San Antonio Heron in 2019. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin and joined The Daily Texan. In 2023 she interned at The Austin American-Statesman. After graduating with a bachelor’s in journalism she joined the Rockford Register Star. You can contact her at kghawley@gannett.com.
Where can I follow The Rockford Register Star?
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