"We are rethinking our approach to poverty to create a better Rockford, purposefully moving from intention to impact," writes ...

The Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens is a must-visit destination for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and ...

Step back in time and prepare to be charmed at the Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens in Rockford, Illinois. This hidden ...

If I had to describe Rockford in just three words, I'd say "Work In Progress". That's not a negative, nor a positive. It means there is always room for improvement, to fail, to grow, to change, and ...

Governor JB Pritzker commended Stellantis, the United Autoworkers (UAW), and other partners who helped secure an investment for the Stellantis ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In 2024, almost 4,000 homes, condos and townhouses were sold in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties marking an increase from 2023 and a noteworthy year for the Rockford housing ...

A three-week investigation by Rockford Police’s Narcotic and Gang Units resulted in the arrest of Sauviun Partee, 20, on Thursday. According to authorities, police ...

You can have a direct impact on your community by helping those who need it most, by participating in tonight’s “Evening for Hope” Rockford Rescue Mission telethon, which can be seen from 7 p.m.

Virgil Hobson, 57, and Christopher Williams, 49, both Democrats will appear on the ballot for Rockford's Fifth Ward. With three Democrats and no Republicans vying to represent southwest Rockford, the ...

The streets surrounding City Market could soon be home to some street art if the City is selected for a grant that focuses on using art to slow car traffic and increase pedestrian safety.

The new initiative includes seven post-secondary schools in the Rockford area along with GED and high school equivalency programs.