But unlike past trips, the dogs noticed ducks upon the icy pond and bolted after them. Soon, both dogs had fallen in the frigid water. While Reba, a year-old black bernedoodle, got out of the cold ...

Rockford would provide incentives for an $11.7 million redevelopment of the former Chick Hotel downtown under a proposed ...

Democrat Ali Abuihmoud will challenge Ald. Mark Bonne, D-14, in the Feb. 25 primary for Rockford City Council.

Two Rockford men who were teenagers at the time of an Auburn High School shooting have pleaded guilty to attempted ...

Defense is the key as Guilford finally gets over the hump and ends Hononegah's 66-game NIC-10 girls basketball win streak ...

Cahoon finished with 30 poiints to lead Orangeville back from a 10-point deficit to beat Rockford Christian 56-49. Nadalee Doyle, a junior guard, added 21 points to top 1,000 for her career in a ...

Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition wraps up this weekend in Rockford. Here's how to check out the sculptures.

This story contains mention of suicide and possible domestic violence. If you are at risk of suicide, please stop here and contact 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for support. Those facing domestic ...

While many of us are starting fresh with New Year’s resolutions, it's important to remember that for many, just surviving another day is a struggle. Poverty isn’t just about a lack of income ...

As a lifelong resident and business owner on Rockford’s west side, I’ve seen firsthand what our community needs: leadership that listens, cares and takes action. That’s why I’m proud to ...

I attended a meeting at Memorial Hall a few weeks ago. It was an informational display of the proposed train service to Chicago. In attendance were two representatives from a Chicago consulting ...