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; ...

The Illini offered Rockford standout Taylor before a huge win over USC, giving them early momentum in his recruitment ...

R OCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Boosting the Rockford region’s economy and taking concerns from area leaders and residents was the goal of a roundtable event Tuesday held by two state lawmakers. State Rep.

Midway Village Museum hosts World War II Days Sept. 27–28 with battles, lectures, vintage tanks and reenactors from nine ...

State Democrats convened for a roundtable discussion in Rockford on Tuesday to explore strategies for business growth in the Stateline area. The meeting was held at Fresco ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WLS) -- The only abortion clinic in Rockford is planning to expand its services, a move now being met with protests. The Rockford Family Planning Center opened in January. It's the ...

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

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WLS) -- Rockford stabbing attack suspect Christian Soto has been charged with multiple offenses, including murder, after four people were killed and seven others were seriously hurt ...

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