Rockford IL

A dd's DISCOUNTS store is expected to open at the former Party City location on East State Street in Rockford, Illinois.

BELOIT — A Janesville man who reportedly claimed an elephant figurine was a bomb when he allegedly robbed the Advia Credit Union in Beloit pleaded “not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect” on Wednesday. Deon Apondence Crawford, 58, remains in custody on a $10,000 cash bond. Rock County Judge Derrick Grub ordered an NGI examination — a court-ordered evaluation by a mental health expert to determine if a defendant was mentally able to assist in the defense case — and will review the findi

Illinois elementary schools just got ranked, and the results show talent spread across more communities than you might expect.

Yacht rock and Southern rock will share the stage for a limited run.

Tristan Williams, 19, was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of selling illegal machine gun conversion devices from his Rockford home.

The 2027 Illinois elementary school rankings highlight Chicago's dominance with five schools in the top ten, while Thurgood Marshall in Rockford cracks the top three statewide.

Rockford and Winnebago County have been designated as Illinois’ American World War II Heritage City, recognizing the region’s military, industrial and civilian contributions during World War II and its efforts to preserve that history today. The designation was announced by the National Park Service, according to a community announcement. Rockford and Winnebago County become the state’s officially recognized community under the American World War II Heritage City program, which allows only one c

ROCKFORD — A former nursing home along South Mulford Road could be turned into a substance abuse treatment facility under a proposal going before City Council, but neighbors have pushed back saying it’s the wrong use for a property that’s surrounded by residences. Alsos Behavioral Health wants...

BELOIT — Mark Spreitzer would like to see a non-partisan method for drawing district maps and new ways of looking at school funding if he is re-elected as state Senator for the 15th District. The 15th District includes most of Rock County, including both the cities of Janesville and Beloit. Spreitzer, 39, was elected to the State Senate in 2023. He served in the Wisconsin Assembly from 2015 — 2023. He served on the Beloit City Council from 2011 — 2015. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political

ROCKFORD — A new preschool and day care has opened in downtown with a goal to provide young learners an early start on education. Rivers Christian Academy will officially cut the ribbon Tuesday at 323 N. Second St., which is adjacent to the Rockford Social Security Office and across the street from Haight Park.