IDOT says Metra’s Rockford extension is still on schedule for a late 2027 debut
Back in 1988, the Rockford-formed rock band Cheap Trick topped the charts with the power ballad “The Flame.”. Similarly, the Illinois Department of Transportation is still carrying a torch that service on the long-awaited Metra route between the Forest City and Chicago will launch by the end of next year, as predicted.
Rockford Parents, Try These Simple Tricks to Cut Back-to-School Costs
Back-to-school shopping can drain your wallet fast. Here are some simple ways Rockford parents can save money on clothes, school supplies and everything else kids need
Isabelle Bahena crowned 2026 Boone County Fair queen. She’s Miss Congeniality, too
BELVIDERE — A Rockford University freshman who said she wanted to show the littlest pageant contestants that role models can come in all sizes has been named the 2026 Boone County Fair queen. Isabelle Rose Bahena, an 18-year-old graduate of North Boone High School, earned the crown Tuesday night...
New thrift and gift shop to open in downtown Pecatonica
PECATONICA — Growing up, Aubrey Lawler found joy in discovering clothing worth bragging about from a second-hand store. “I’ve been thrifting with my grandmas as long as I can remember. We were always in the Goodwill or always in the Salvation Army trying to find whatever we could. I think growing up 90% of my wardrobe
That Lead Foot On Illinois Roads Is Burning Fuel Faster Than It Saves Time
A new study found that speeding on your commute saves less than one minute of travel time — but costs significantly more in fuel, and that's before factoring in a ticket.
Two-unit apartment complex in Rockford catches fire late Tuesday night
A two-unit apartment complex caught fire just before 10 p.m. Tuesday night in Rockford.
OSF HealthCare launches mobile clinic to reach rural and underserved communities
ROCKFORD — OSF HealthCare is putting primary care on the move with a new mobile clinic that’s designed to expand access to communities where service is limited. The health care provider unveiled its new OSF OnCall Primary Care on the Go van Tuesday with a news conference and blessing by Bishop David Malloy at St. Berna
Training, preparation Rockford Fire Department say were key to tower rescue
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A TV tower worker was rescued after suffering a medical emergency while working in the heat 275 feet above the ground. First responders brought the employee down safely and the worker was transported to a local hospital where they are expected to recover. The high-angle...
Rockford’s Housing Market Just Took A Big Drop In National Rankings
Illinois has one of America's hottest housing markets in Wheaton, while Rockford dropped from the nation's hottest market in 2025 to No. 25 in 2026.
Sugarland Is Coming Back to Rockford!
Ready to relive your Sugarland era? The country duo is returning to Rockford this October, and tickets go on sale this Friday.
