Rockford IL

We haven’t really experienced many ‘dog days of summer’ this month with afternoon highs falling just shy of the late August average and overnight lows falling well below. But the break we’ve had in some of the humidity may be coming to end as our pattern shifts a bit towards the weekend.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is National Dog Day, and around here, we don’t need much of an excuse to celebrate the pups who make our homes happier and our community a little friendlier. Whether your dog is a couch‑lounger, trail‑explorer, or ice‑cream‑enthusiast, there are plenty of hyperlocal ways to show them some ex

ROCKFORD — A pair of cousins who train together at Gymnastics Academy of Rockford have earned the right to represent the United States on their sport’s global stage. Charlotte Matus, 14, of Loves Park and Capri McLarty, 15, of Rockton have both qualified to represent Team USA at the 2026 World Age Group Competitions, w

The Roscoe Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Kiella Patterson, an endangered runaway who was last seen on August 11.

From her Chicago-set movie “Straight Talk” to a statewide literacy program, Dolly Parton left a lasting mark on Illinois.

The Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is set to host "Christmas at Klehm" this November, relocating the former "Christmas at the Farm" event from Meyers Tails Up Farm to its own grounds.

STILLMAN VALLEY, Ill. (WTVO) — A 37-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries late Sunday night after crashing a dump truck in Stillman Valley, according to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested the driver, identified as Jeremy Champlain, on suspicion of driving under the influence following the

ROCKFORD — The city’s work to serve survivors of domestic and sexual violence through the Family Peace Center could be used as a model for communities across the state under a recently passed law. House Bill 4949, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law on Aug. 7, creates...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The 15th Avenue Bridge in Rockford will undergo a full reconstruction estimated at $24 million, with construction expected to begin next year. The project will take approximately two years to complete and is nearly entirely through federal and state grants. Contract awarding for the project is t

The U.S. Census bureau reports that more than 14,000 Rockford adults ages 25 and older don’t have a high school diploma. This number includes those with less than a 9th grade education. Some sources report Winnebago county numbers to be more than 30,000. A Rockford Public Library nationally accredited high school progr