Rock River Times
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The front page of The Rock River Times, April 5, 2017 | |
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Josh Johnson |
| Editor | Shane Nicholson |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters |
128 N. Church St. Rockford, Illinois 61101 United States |
| Circulation | 18,500 |
| Website | rockrivertimes.com |
The Rock River Times is an independently-owned alternative newspaper based in Rockford, Illinois having a circulation of around 18,500 free newspapers.
The weekly newspaper, distributed every Wednesday, has been in publication since 1987. Daily headlines are offered on the paper's website.
History
The Rock River Times began as the monthly The North End Times in 1987. The paper was purchased by Frank Schier in 1992 and rebranded with its current name in 1993. Weekly publication began in December 1993.
Schier, who served as editor and publisher of the newspaper for more than 24 years, died in January 2017. The paper has continued under publisher Josh Johnson and managing editor Shane Nicholson.
Format
The Rock River Times weekly edition comes in a tabloid format typically of 48-56 pages. Topics include local, state and national news and commentary, sports news, business news, and arts and entertainment news.