10-02-2025
Local man proposes during Super Bowl halftime commercial
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A man from Machesney Park had the chance to surprise the love of his life at halftime of the Super Bowl in front of thousands of local viewers.
Ken DuBose has been with Rebecca Harrington since 2023 and sees a future with her.
'You're my soul mate,' DuBose told her. 'I want to be with you forever and let's make it happen.'
DuBose was coaching football at Harlem High School in Rockford when a player's mom set the pair up on a date. DuBose said he felt an instant connection.
'She's just someone that I felt comfortable with; she's my inner peace,' DuBose said. 'I can talk to her about anything. She's my best friend. She makes me laugh. She holds me accountable. She's the best.'
The two and Harrington's family were rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles, but they got more than just a football win Sunday night.
Harrington said she is more than excited to marry DuBose.
'He is very loving towards me, he loves my family, and he's really just great,' Harrington said.
The pair will celebrate on a cruise they have scheduled for this summer.
DuBose won the Eyewitness News Super Proposal contest and received $1,500 from Frank Jewlers to use on an engagement ring.
'Never in a thousand years did I think I would even have a chance to win something like that,' DuBose said. 'I've waited for 54 years for this, so I'm super excited about the ride and the final chapter.'
Harrington said she isn't the biggest football fan, but DuBose always told her one day it would change her life, and it did.
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