Rockford Police announced in a post on X just after 4 p.m. that officers were responding to a two-car crash near the intersection of Kishwaukee St. and 1st Ave. in downtown Rockford.

Michele Pankow, current Rockford Fire Chief, will be the first woman in Illinois to serve as State Fire Marshal. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Pankow's appointment, which awaits Senate ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Just before midnight Saturday, Illinois legislators passed a record-high $55.1 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes funding for the long-gestating Rockford to ...

ROCKFORD (WREX) — A Rockford man faces numerous felony charges, including on weapons and drug charges, after trying to run away from a traffic stop Saturday. 31-year-old Pierre Watson was ...

ROCKFORD, MI — Steak and bourbon will take center stage at Char + Barrel, an 88-seat restaurant set to open this fall on the ground floor of Hotel Rose, a three-story, 54-room boutique hotel ...

A Hooters location in Rockford has abruptly closed. It's are among more 30 locations the chain abruptly shuttered across multiple states on June 4. Hooters said in a statement to USA TODAY that ...

It was a part of the ‘No Kings’ rallies across the nation. Megan Brechon from Womans March Rockford says she is so proud of Rockford showing up for a peaceful protest.

As prime fishing season approaches, here are some of the Rockford region's best spots for reeling in bass, catfish, bluegill and even northern pike among other fish. Located in Rock Cut State Park ...

To maintain your standard of living in Rockford, IL, you'll need a household income of: $54,135 The cost of living is 29.31 % lower in Rockford, IL ...

Kenadee Wallenfang, 18, of Pekin, has been identified as the woman killed in Downtown Peoria on Tuesday, according to Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood. Wallenfang, who was shot on the 100 Block ...

“The charming small-town downtown of Galena lies in northwestern Illinois. Civil War General and US President Ulysses S. Grant once lived here; today, visitors can tour his historic home.Antique ...