Veteran journalist Curry appointed news director of Rockford Register Star

The Rockford Register Star has appointed Corina Curry as its news director. Curry has been with the newspaper for the past 22 years working as a reporter covering everything from crime and courts to city government ​and education.

She has also focused on watchdog journalism and investigative reporting.

In her new role, Curry replaces Mark Baldwin who retired in December.

Curry says:

“The Register Star has a long history of providing the Rockford area with high-quality, award-winning journalism, telling stories that not only inform and challenge our readers but connect them to each other and their community in a way that only the hard-working and dedicated journalists of the Register Star can.

“After more than two decades in this newsroom, I am now a part of that history and a product of it. During my time in Rockford, I have learned from some of the very best in the business. I consider myself fortunate that in my new role, I will be able to continue to learn from the best — the people I get the privilege of working alongside each and every day.

“I’m excited for what the future holds and the many ways the Register Star will make a difference in our community in the years to come.”

The newsroom was informed of the promotion during a video call, which included executives from Gannett, the parent company of the Register Star.

Katrice Hardy, the Midwest regional editor for Gannett added:

“Corina has lived and covered the Rockford community for years. She understands the issues and people that deserve attention and the spotlight. That institutional knowledge will serve her well as she now leads the newsroom in producing urgent, revelatory and impactful journalism online and in print.”