Takuji Sakiyama, a head hibachi chef at Rockford’s JMK Nippon Japanese restaurant, died on Friday after suffering a fall, a ...

According to a GoFundMe fundraiser created after his accident, he fell while running errands on February 18. When Sakiyama ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. — Takuji Sakiyama has tragically passed away from his injuries. His son, Ryan Sakiyama shared the news to a Facebook post Friday night. Please see our original reporting below ...

Takuji Sakiyama has tragically passed away from his injuries. His son, Ryan Sakiyama shared the news to a Facebook post Friday night.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Stateline was treated to a sunny start to the workweek, albeit still a breezy one. Temperatures topped out at 50° officially in Rockford, right on par with what’s ...