More than half of Illinois communities have enacted a local grocery tax Pritzker signed bill eliminating statewide tax, ...

Five suspects, including four teens and an adult, were arrested for vandalism and car break-ins in downtown Rockford on ...

In Harrison, Illinois, east of Durand, the Two Rivers Blue Grass Festival holds a rich history. This festival started over 40 ...

Rockford has a new fire chief. The Fire and Police Commission announced the selection of Rebecca Tyo, a 16-year veteran of ...

Two students at the U of I College of Medicine Rockford hope to help address the area's physician shortage. Here's how ...

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As the oldest of nine siblings, Rockford's Montez Soliz said they are his biggest inspiration for running for office at a ...

As veto session begins and power goes back to the Democratic majority state legislature, the consequences of a single-party ...

Here is a list of when local cities and towns around Rockford, Illinois, will be celebrating Halloween in 2025 ...

Halloween attractions in the Rockford region offer a variety of haunted houses, tours, and attractions for thrill-seekers and ...

The "No Kings" movement is returning to Illinois on Oct. 18. Here's what participants should know about what is and isn't permissible under Illinois law.