Rockford IL

More than 14,000 deer crashes were reported in Illinois in 2025. Here's why drivers in Winnebago and Ogle counties should be careful.

ROCKFORD — United Way Rock River Valley on Tuesday unveiled the next chapter of its effort to improve childhood literacy rates across Winnebago County. The new phase of United for Literacy centers around an increased collaboration with Harlem School District and Rockford Public Schools, additional community volunteers working with networks of parents, efforts to decrease school absences and an ambitious goal to make sure every first grader struggling with reading has a literacy mentor to support

ROCKFORD — Rockford Hero Rumble on Tuesday unveiled the lineup of firefighters, police officers and first responders who will compete in the second annual fundraising fight. The USA Boxing-sanctioned event will feature five bouts that pit police against firefighters for bragging rights and a traveling trophy to the winning side. There are two additional showcase matchups in which Rockford police officers face off against Winnebago County sheriff’s deputies. The undercard will also include amateu

A female cyclist sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a truck on Welty Avenue in Rockford on Tuesday.

Taylor Schwenk, 23, faces reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges after a Saturday morning crash in Rockford killed 66-year-old passenger Vince Patterson.

A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly beating two women during a home invasion.

Chicago, Rockford and Springfield could still face snow, ice and travel disruptions into March.

A 27-year-old Rockford man is wanted on attempted murder, home invasion, and domestic battery charges after police say he attacked the same 25-year-old woman twice within a 24-hour span at a home in the 1200 block of Soper Avenue. Dominique McDaniel has not been taken into custody, and police say the case began with a reported break-in, battery, and theft before escalating to a second, more violent confrontation the next day.

Brookview Elementary School in Rockford was named one of Illinois' 2026 Governor's Blue Ribbon Schools for its success in closing student achievement gaps.

One man is in the hospital after officials said he crashed his car late Sunday night.