Rockford IL

JANESVILLE — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ office is seeking a replacement on the Rock County Circuit Court bench as the court’s presiding judge, Barbara McCrory, prepares to retire in May. McCrory is set to retire on May 15, and Evers is now accepting applications for the bench vacancy her departure will create. The deadline to apply is April 27. McCrory was elected to the Rock...

Address: 1121 Lawn Place, Freeport Property description: Set on three private acres, this custom-built, three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom estate has more than 2,000 square feet of living space on each level. The home has zoned HVAC; a screened porch and a deck; three fireplaces; a full, finished walkout lower level; a main floor laundry; a wet bar; and an attached two-car garage...

ROCKFORD — A newly reached labor deal between union teachers and Rockford Public Schools is already in dispute over language on classroom size, leading to grievances and an unfair labor practices charge. The Rockford Education Association says that the district is using a different standard for the maximum number...

Pastor Eric Mock of Rivers Edge Bible Church in Pecatonica and the Slavic Gospel Association talks about traveling to Ukraine, where he witnessed widespread destruction, deep hardship and local pastors risking their lives to bring food, medicine and hope to people in need. He also shares how the trip changed his perspective and why small acts of kindness can mean everything in the middle...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - This Earth Day, a trip to the Winnebago County Clerk’s Office could come with a little something green. Starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, bare-root shrub seedlings will be offered to those buying a birth, death or marriage certificate, or applying for a marriage license, at the clerk’s office, 404 Elm Street, Room 104 in Rockford.

If you're ever stuck trying to plan the perfect date night in Rockford, just ask the locals. That's always the solution.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday announced a $15 million grant to GoRockford, to fund an art project that will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this year.

A two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon leaves both vehicles with visible damage.

Beloit Memorial High School has added a robotic welding cell to its program, funded by a $100,000 state grant and partnerships with local businesses, to enhance training for students and prepare them for real-world applications.

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