Rockford IL

The Rockford area has produced a lot of talented softball pitchers. Guilford senior Malia Welch is one of the most recent ones.

State Sen. Andrew Chesney is offering local students a chance to learn about state government. Chesney, R-Freeport, is hosting a Youth Advisory Council meeting on March 17 at Highland Community College in Freeport, according to a community announcement. The council brings together students from across the 45th...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hundreds of middle school and high school students put their science skills to the test Saturday during the annual Science Olympiad regional competition at Rock Valley College. Students from the Rockford and Elgin areas competed in dozens of science and engineering challenges for a chance to...

State regulators gave three utilities the OK to acquire a large solar and battery project in Rock County that will provide enough energy to power more than 45,000 homes. The Public Service Commission on Thursday unanimously approved the proposal from We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service and Madison Gas and Electric.

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS — High-resolution weather models are trending lower on snowfall totals across northern Illinois Sunday night into Monday afternoon, but dangerous blizzard conditions remain increasingly likely across northwest Illinois as powerful winds sweep through the region. The latest 00z model runs suggest...

ROCKFORD, IL — Rockford Public Schools hopes to minimize the number of people it is putting out of work even as it slashes 110 positions by moving those with certification into open teaching positions. School officials project a $15 million budget deficit next school year and plan painful cuts to close the gap rather...

Rock County officials are investigating a fatal crash that claimed a driver who was ejected from the vehicle.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Community members came out to the annual Shamrock 5K Beer Run and Shamrock Auction to raise money toward providing wishes for young-adult cancer patients. Festivities began at 11 a.m., March 14, at Sportscore One, 1288 Elmwood Rd. in Rockford. Five beer stops were set up along...

Madison Gas and Electric are continuing their mission to reduce carbon emissions and create more renewable energy by purchasing additional solar capacity in Rock County.

The Illinois State Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of a fire at an apartment complex on Friday.