Rockford IL

ROCKFORD — For Rockford firefighter Rory Blanchard, the Hero Climb on Sunday was more than a test of his endurance to climb 110 flights of stairs in full bunker gear. It was a way to uphold the promise to never forget the sacrifices made on 9/11. “That’s what keeps...

The annual Tyler "Smitty" Smith 5K marathon took place at Rochelle's Atwood Park to honor the life of Tyler Smith and raise funds for the Tyler Smith Memorial Foundation's scholarships and charitable initiatives.

ROCKFORD — The fifth annual Rockford Hero Climb took place Sunday at Guilford High School’s Swanson Stadium. More than 150 people participated to honor 9/11 first responders and raise money for The Greg Lindmark Foundation, which helps provide access to mental health services for first responders. Full story...

The deaths of 26-year-old Keandra Austin and her children, 9-year-old V’Angelo, 6-year-old Keeryn and 6-month-old Aliya, shocked Rockford when firefighters responded to a blaze on Garfield Drive before dawn on Sept. 17, 2016.

GENEVA, Ill. -- The Rockford University women's cross country team finished fourth on Saturday at the Bob Schultz Invite. Brianna Torres led the Regents with a 13th-place finish, completing the 6K in 26:24.3. Haylee West and Courtney Murphy finished 22nd and 23rd, respectively, with West crossing the finish line in 27:

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — The Belvidere Park District hosted the “Up in the Air” festival at Prairie Fields Park, giving local families an opportunity to gather outdoors for a day of park activities. The event featured kite-flying demonstrations along with inflatables, games, crafts and painting. Organizers created...

Main Street will be alive this Sunday morning as the 2026 Roscoe Lions Parade steps off right at 11 a.m., bringing the signature finale Day of the Lions’ 56th Annual Fall Festival to the heart of town. Crowds line the sidewalks shoulder‑to‑shoulder, kids wave from curbside chairs, and the unmistakable sound of drums an

Rockford University had its home opener today against the Elmhurst Blue Jays. Rockford held in there with Elmhurst, but the Blue Jays proved too furious, defeating the Regents 28 to 14.

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport High School is celebrating a major landmark this week as its building turns 100 years old. Alumni, community members, families and staff gathered on the Moseley Street lawn to commemorate the centennial milestone. The celebration provided visitors with opportunities to take guided tours

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Wisconsin are calling on drivers to slow down and stay focused after they released dashcam footage showing a driver failing to stop for a school crossing guard that was holding up a stop sign. In a social media post from the Janesville Police Department, officials highlight a rising