A 19-year-old male has died after being shot late Thursday night in the 900 block of 4th Avenue. Rockford Police Department ...

Rockford Ald. Gina Meeks will face a challenge to her re-election plans by the first woman to become part of the Pipefitters ...

A Rockford man has been charged with possessing lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and psilocybin mushrooms after Ogle County sheriff's deputies stopped his vehicle Sunday in the 1000 block of South ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An accidental house fire in the 4000 block of Safford Road leaves one cat dead and one resident ...

A federal judge in Rockford is asking the U.S. Sentencing Commission for harsher penalties for criminals who are in ...

Rockford residents gathered at New Zion Baptist Church with one question on their minds, is our drinking water safe? League ...

The center is focused on teaching people to 'Lead Like Jesus'. It opened in January 2025 thanks to hundreds of donations from the Rockford community.

The weekend brings more Yeti Fest activities and a Charcuterie Crawl, along with fundraisers, live music, art exhibits and ...

Garrison Jackman ran for a touchdown and kicked two field goals as Litchfield beat Rockford 12-6 in the opening round of the Section 2AAA football playoffs Tuesday at Rockford. The fifth-seeded ...

Rockford City Council on Monday approved a special use permit for a 55 and older apartment complex along the Rock River that ...

In anticipation of freezing rain and icy conditions expected Wednesday night, Rockford Public Schools have canceled scheduled ...

Former Public Schools teacher Bill Rose must defeat special education teacher Dawn Granath to win a third term on City Council.