Rockford IL

A girl on a bike was struck by a pickup in Rockford and suffered serious injuries, and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.

The kids are back in school, and while you love them dearly, there’s something magical about that first silent cup of coffee in the morning. Now’s your time to tackle the fun, the practical, and the “finally, just for me” list. Here’s your Illinois parent playbook:

Somebody in Rockford must have finally gotten tired of hearing that our city is famous for its potholes, because there's asphalt going down all over town. When I first moved here, I was gifted a piece of asphalt from an actual Rockford pothole, so I just assumed that was part of our identity.

PECATONICA — The Winnebago County Fair begins its five-day run today with all the food, rides, music and agricultural activities you know. There are also new features this year, including the Prehistoric Dinosaur Adventure and Dragon Training Academy. The 104th Winnebago County Fair runs through Sunday at the...

JANESVILLE, Wis. — Rock County Public Health said on Wednesday that mosquitoes in the county have tested positive for West Nile virus , the first positive mosquito results in Rock County this year.

LOVES PARK — The new owner of Dairy Depot wants to carry on the summertime ice cream tradition that’s spanned more than 40 years while adding a new caffeinated kick next door. Chandra Lopez bought the property and the business at 5413 N. Second St. at the end...

When winter graces the state of Illinois, it transforms into a wonderland of snow-kissed landscapes. For those who adore the crunch of snow beneath their ... Read more The post The 10 Snowiest Cities in Illinois for Fun Winter Days appeared first on Climate Cosmos .

ROCKFORD — The owner of the historic Elks Lodge No. 64 is asking City Council members to hold off on demolishing the property as he attempts to sell and save the 113-year-old building. The plea from Mark McInnis of Argyll Properties comes as the city is seeking bids to...

Experts say hoarding can be the result of a disorder or response to trauma, which was common during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Police in Freeport, Illinois arrested Corriontae Green on Tuesday after executing a search warrant at his residence, recovering an AK-47 and three pounds of cannabis.