Rockford IL

A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly severely beating a woman, according to the Rockford Police Department.

The Rockford City Council approved a special use permit Monday night for the conversion of the historic Otis Eddy House into a single-room occupancy-style housing development.

BELOIT, Wisc. — The Ho-Chunk Nation is poised to open its largest gaming operation yet, a new $705 million facility offering over 1,300 slot-machines only one mile from the Illinois border. The casino, which will open on Oct. 23, is located in Beloit, Wisconsin, near three cities: Milwaukee is...

ROCKFORD — This year’s Diamonds gala will celebrate one of the city’s most recognizable rock families. The Nielsen Trust — Rick Nielsen, Daxx Nielsen, Miles Nielsen and Kelly Steward —will headline the event on Thursday, Dec. 17 at Hard Rock Live, 7801 E. State St. The event will feature a charity concert and conversation over Cheap Trick songs written by Rick Nielsen.

ROCKFORD — The Living Well Center of Northern Illinois showed off its vision on Thursday for overhauling a former bank into a hub of activity and socialization for older adults. The new nonprofit, which formed in spring, is renovating the former Fifth Third Bank space on the ground floor...

Democratic congressional candidate Paul Nolley outlined a platform focused on addressing the cost of living, rebuilding manufacturing, and expanding healthcare access during an interview regarding his challenge against incumbent U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood.

Think driving in Rockford is frustrating? WalletHub ranked Chicago the sixth-worst city for drivers in America, with only five cities scoring worse.

Halloween treats, country music, Bears-Packers football and a meaningful local fundraiser give Rockford-area residents plenty of ways to Eat, Watch and Do this weekend.

ROCKFORD — City officials are exploring ways to close an anticipated $5.87 million gap in the coming year’s budget. Early projections show the city’s general fund spending is estimated to grow more than 3.5% from $224.3 million to $232.3 million in 2027. Anticipated revenue stands at $226.4 million.

Want Halloween fun without getting chased by something in the dark? Festival of Frights is back in Rockford with spooky lights and family-friendly fun.