Freeport apartments for rent saw price increases since last July
Renters in Freeport saw apartment listing prices increase 33% from July 2025's median of $750, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $995 in July. Median listing prices in Freeport are trending 9% upwards from the previous month's $911 price. The data cov
Plans to revamp Rockford Kmart into global food hall put on hold
ROCKFORD — A plan to transform the former Kmart on East State Street into a global grocery market and food hall has been put on hold due to issues financing the project, according to one of the developers and the alderman of the ward. Plans to purchase and redevelop...
Girl, 15, injured in hit-and-run on Rockford’s Auburn Street
A 15-year-old girl is said to be recovering after being injured in a hit-and-run on Auburn Street in Rockford on Tuesday.
Downtown Freeport transforms with new art exhibit
A new lineup of public art is coming to downtown Freeport as the Freeport Art Museum prepares to launch the second Downtown Sculpture Walk, a yearlong outdoor exhibition featuring seven contemporary sculptures along Chicago Avenue. The exhibit will run from Sept. 18 through Aug. 18, according to a community announcemen
BBB warns parents that first-day school photos could expose children to identity theft
The Better Business Bureau is warning parents in northern Illinois to be cautious about sharing first-day-of-school photos on social media to prevent potential identity theft.
Rockford-area food trucks have quadrupled in number since 2019
ROCKFORD — When Asiaa and Mitchell Williams first turned Golden Fusion food truck into a full-time venture, the thought of making 50 egg rolls for a pre-order was a daunting task. “I think the highest I got up to was maybe 60, and I was just scared, tired,” Asiaa...
Police use TASER to subdue armed suspect after foot chase early Tuesday
Jeaven Garrett was arrested and charged after being tased during a foot chase in Rockford early Tuesday after fleeing an officer and being found with an unlicensed firearm.
Buffalo Wild Wings Go nears opening date at former KFC site in south Rockford
ROCKFORD — Work to transform a shuttered KFC on 11th Street into a new Buffalo Wild Wings Go is in its final stages with a goal to open next month, according to the franchise owner. Naishil Patel said the goal is to open at 3035 11th St. by the...
Here’s Why Jax Pub in Loves Park Is Temporarily Closed
Think Jax Pub is closing for good? Think again. The Loves Park favorite is getting a major makeover and plans to reopen August 30.
This Hidden Oasis Between Rockford And Madison On The State Border Has Trails, River...
Finding undiscovered gems in the great outdoors is one of the best feelings in the world. Without people stomping around and elbowing you out of the way to get the best photos, it's like finding your own little slice of paradise. Just a 30-minute drive from Rockford, Illinois, and an hour south of Madison, Wisconsin, i
