Visitor spending in Rockford and Winnebago County reached $523.4 million in 2024, marking a 1.5% increase from the previous ...

The fate of the Elks Lodge No. 64, a 113-year-old building downtown, has stirred debate. Preservationists want to save it; ...

As Wisconsin Planned Parenthood pauses abortions over fears of Medicaid funding cuts, Illinois providers brace for influx of ...

A man already listed on Illinois’ sex offender registry faces new charges following an investigation in Rockford.

Christopher Ryan, 32, was arrested in Rockford, Illinois on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, failure to register as a sex offender, and being a child sex offender residing within 500 ...

In addition to native birds, fall is the perfect time to sandhill cranes, a species of larges cranes that stop in Illinois on ...

The iconic forecast predicts that fall 2025 will be cooler and drier than average across the Upper Midwest, a shift from last ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Boosting the Rockford region’s economy and taking concerns from area leaders and residents was the ...

Experts say successful first-time homebuyers must be prepared to confront a 'punishing' Rockford area real estate market. Here's why.

The weekend brings a Toad the Wet Sprocket concert, World War II Days and Tour de North End 2025, along with fundraisers, ...

The event will feature six bouts with competitors representing a total of six Rockford area police and fire departments.

State Senator Steve Stadelman issued this statement Wednesday in response to Nexstar Media Group's decision not to air Jimmy ...