Hard Rock Casino Rockford is planning an expansion as Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit works to open next year. Here's what that could ...

The Rockford Police Department is recruiting entry-level officers through Oct. 31. The department is seeking applicants ...

A deep Guilford boys soccer squad finds a way to hold down Harlem and prolific scorer Stevan Ljubicic in a key NIC-10 win.

Find out how Jefferson intends to keep the momentum going even after losing QB Jaden Williams to broken fingers on the final ...

Oct. 25: Trek ‘n’ Treat at Giant City State Park in Jackson County. The event starts at 1 p.m. and includes a self-guided ...

The 2025 40 Under 40 list honors young professionals making a difference across Rockford and surrounding counties.

The Rockford Fire Department responded to the Rock River near East State Street Monday morning on a report of a person in the ...

The weekend brings Fall Pec Thing, Midtown Strong Block Party, Senior Expo and Leanne Morgan, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Rockford area. What: Music on the Mall is located in ...

Embassy Suites in downtown Rockford celebrated the grand opening of its reimagined lower level restaurant called Culinary Underground.

Pearl Place Apartments in Belvidere won a 2025 preservation award for restoring a historic school into affordable housing for seniors and veterans.

Voter ID cards are being mailed to Winnebago County residents outside Rockford. Here's what to expect and how to update your info.

“Literacy is a cornerstone of opportunity,” Kris Machajewski, CEO of YWCA Northwestern Illinois, said in the announcement. “By becoming a volunteer tutor, individuals can help adults unlock their ...