Over the past five decades, the US government has shut down 21 times before shutting down Oct. 1, 2025. The longest government shutdown, which lasted 35 days, occurred from December 2018 to January ...

The Rock River Valley Video Game Convention returns to Rockford on Oct. 11. The event, known as R2V2, will be held at ...

Illinois kicks off Manufacturing Month with a 30-stop bus tour spotlighting careers and innovation across the state.

Experience a blindfolded four-course meal at Rockford’s Dining in the Dark fundraiser on Nov. 13. Proceeds support local ...

In counties with a firearm deer season and west of Illinois 47 in Kane County, archery hunting will be open for three periods: Oct. 1 through Nov. 20, Nov. 24 through Dec. 3, and Dec. 8 through Jan.

The Reimagine Alpine Road project is currently in phase one of three, which involves preliminary engineering and environmental studies. The city plans to host more informational meetings, which will ...

Here's what a pair of residents had to say about Rockford's next superintendent as the district launches a national search.

Join the YMCA’s Community Breakfast Oct. 2 in Rockford to support accessibility and double your donation impact.

Illinois College will host a 2026 conference honoring freedom seekers and Underground Railroad sites across the state.

The Greater Rockford Italian American Association will host its annual Italian Hall of Fame and Special Recognition Award ...

Find out how Hononegah has knocked off Guilford and all the rest this girls flag football season. The IHSA state tournament ...

The popular grocery store chain is dropping a Halloween-themed version of its viral bags on Wednesday, Oct. 8, Trader Joe's told USA TODAY. The bags, which retail for $2.99, will be available in ...