Kathi Kresol (Books)

Kathi Kresol Books

Kathi Kresol's primary passion is history, which she has meticulously researched for over a decade, focusing on Rockford's past. She finds immense joy in sharing this fascination through her writings, notably her column "Voices from the Grave," and the captivating narratives she presents on her Haunted Rockford Tours. Kresol's work is dedicated to unearthing and recounting intriguing, often spectral, stories from bygone eras. Her approach is deeply rooted in historical inquiry, and she enthusiastically shares her love for history and reading through her storytelling and public presentations.

Murder & Mayhem in Rockford, Illinois

128 pages
5 hours of reading

3.8(46)Add rating

Rockford rightly prizes its prosperous heritage, earned by manufacturing concerns like the Rockford Watch Factory and the Manny Reaper Company. But the town once named Midway also harbors a history of crime and calamity. Gunfire broke out in the streets when networks of Prohibition informants slid sideways. In 1893, John Hart forced his own sisters to drink poison. Three years later, James French shot down his wife in the street. Over the years, a courthouse collapsed, a factory exploded and trains collided. Join local historian Kathi Kresol as she explores the mayhem milling about in Rockford's past.