Rockford IL

Dr. Ed Finch was a giant in the Freeport community. A lifelong educator, both in formal and informal settings, Dr. Finch had a mind and passion for history. From his days at Freeport High School to his time with the Stephenson County Historical Society, Dr. Finch's wit and wisdom touched many lives in the northwest Illinois community. He has died at the age of 79.

BELOIT, Wis. -- Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit will highlight local foods and beverages when it opens its doors next week.

MACHESNEY PARK — A fast-growing chain centered on fresh, hormone-free chicken wings has opened its first restaurant in the village. Wing Snob opened Monday at 10125 N. Second St., filling the former Bet EZ video poker near the northeast corner of Illinois 251 and Illinois 173. The restaurant is...

Two 18-year-olds were arrested in Loves Park, Illinois, after a domestic disturbance led police to recover a handgun modified with a full-auto conversion device.

Rockford broke a daily October heat record Monday. Now thunderstorms and a dramatic temperature drop could bring a taste of winter to northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin.

Chicago, Rockford, Springfield and Peoria break daily temperature records during unusual October heat.

ROCKFORD — The Friends of the Rockford Public Library will host its final used book sale of the year, raising money to support the library and its programs. The sale is slated for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the main library, 215 N. Wyman St., in downtown.

Habitat for Humanity will receive a $350,000 grant from the Hendricks Family Foundation to build 10 affordable homes in the Beloit area, marking its first new construction project there since 2008.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – A man was hospitalized following a shooting on 7th Street late Sunday evening. Just before 10 p.m., Rockford Police said a man suffered what was described as non-life threatening injuries after being wounded in a shooting in the 1200 block of 7th Street, near the shopping center that houses Fresh n’ […]

The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford will host a series of candidate meet-and-greet events and a community rally throughout October, offering residents opportunities to engage with local candidates and civic issues. The events are open to the public, according to a community announcement. Gatherings will take place in Boone County, Rockton, Roscoe and multiple Winnebago County Board districts. The schedule begins with a Boone County Meet & Greet from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Communit