Rockford IL

Rugar Winston overcame a difficult start to life before becoming July's Q Dog of the Month.

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Communities across the Stateline gathered Tuesday for National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and local residents. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and the Loves Park Police Department partnered at the Machesney Park Town Center

National Night Out once again proved why our three communities are special. Thousands of families poured into Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit to celebrate the people who keep us safe — our police officers, firefighters and first responders. The night felt like one big neighborhood reunion, stitched together by smiles,

Rock Falls Tourism is excited to announce the inaugural Aqua Palooza, a new two-day, family-friendly summer celebration taking place August 15th-16th, throughout Rock Falls. Held in conjunction with the Rock Falls River Chase, the weekend will feature thrilling boat races, live music, fishing, a brand-new Cardboard Reg

ROCKFORD — A nearly 125-year-old former freight station from the city’s railroad past is set to be revamped in preparation for its passenger rail future. Kee Solutions, a locally owned general contractor and construction company, is developing plans to renovate the old Chicago Northwestern Freight Station at Cedar and

Rockford, IL – Natural Land Institute's Legacy Tree Program has announced the 2026 August Tree of the Month is an Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) located on the grounds of Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop St., South Beloit. It is 77 feet tall, has an average crown spread of...

Which Rockford event do you wish was still around? Locals shared the festivals, fairs, and traditions they remember most.

Three people from Rockford were injured Monday afternoon when a Jeep Wrangler collided with a Freightliner semi truck at the intersection of US Route 14 and S. Hughes Road near Woodstock.

Jacob Bennett, 30, pleaded guilty following two separate incidents in 2024 and 2026, including fleeing police from a local bar and leaving an Rockford hospital with a stolen firearm.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City Council approved a six-month moratorium on any new data center developments Monday night. The pause allows officials to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of industry best practices for future projects. The vote followed a committee meeting last week where the proposal failed to gain...