Celebrating the "Blonde Bombers" 50 years later. 1975 Loves Park Cougars were Rockford's last 18-under national softball champs.

How did other areas fare in the April report? Winnebago County saw unemployment fall 1.2 points to 4.3% from 5.5%; Boone County saw unemployment fall 1.6 points to 4.2% from 5.8%; Stephenson ...

Video: Watch start of Rockford's first IRONMAN 70.3 race ...

Some parents are hesitating to vaccinate children against the measles in the Rockford region. Here is what is behind the ...

What did it take to build the casino? Built by Ringland-Johnson Construction, about 1,200 workers had a hand in the construction of the Hard Rock.Workers used 1.4 million cubic feet of gravel ...

Pettigrew, who has a record of 14-0, spoke during a news conference at the Hard Rock on Monday announcing the eight-fight card. More: Gucci Mane's 'Live-N-Concert' coming to Rockford in May.Here's ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted how his administration has benefitted Rockford as he announced his bid for a third term ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to push for curbs on fluoride in drinking water.

The weekend brings Terry Bradshaw, Phantom Regiment and Belvidere Heritage Days, along with fundraisers, live music, art ...

A breezeway connects the home to the backyard and an attached one-car attached garage, which includes a workshop area and an ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker makes re-election campaign stop in Rockford on June 26, 2025.

Deb Patterson, who went on to become a legendary women's basketball coach at Kansas State, was first Register Star Girls ...