Rockford IL

Party Like a Rockstar Balloon Bar celebrated its first anniversary on Thursday, October 1, transforming its Main Street storefront into a Halloween‑themed party packed with treats, giveaways, and gratitude for the Roscoe community that helped fuel its first year of success. From 3–7 p.m., families, friends, and longtim

ROCKFORD — A historic manufacturer that was revived after bankruptcy was honored Thursday night with one of the inaugural Illinois Impact awards by the Illinois Economic Development Corporation. Rockford Brake Manufacturing, 302 Peoples Ave., was one of four companies to receive the Governor’s Award for Local Impact, w

Rockford Police located 84-year-old John Thornbloom safely with the help of automated license plate readers after he was reported missing.

A Minnesota woman faces multiple drug-related charges after crashing her vehicle into a ditch in Monroe Center while attempting to avoid a turning semi-truck.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Lucha Cantina will close permanently after service Sunday, Oct. 4, ending a 13-year run at Edgebrook in Rockford. Owner Josh Binning announced the closure in a Facebook post Friday, inviting customers to return for one last weekend of tacos, margaritas and memories. He did not give a reason for

The weekend brings Vintage Shop Hop and Oktoberfest along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Freeport area. Vintage Shop Hop What: The Vintage Shop Hop is a two-day, self-guided road trip of vintage and boutique shopping held twice a year. More than 400 vintage and antique shops, along with barn sales, women'

Elite Sports Center in Loves Park had the grand opening of its secondary location this week, marking the newest component of a growing regional initiative to establish the Stateline area as a hub for youth sports.

Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — The GDS Fall Home Show continues at Stateline Carpet and Flooring with Larry Shields, Owner, to talk all about how your floor can change the feel of your whole space!. Larry says warmer tones and vinyl planks are the popular items he’s seeing this year...

Four Rockford boys were identified as suspects in a stolen vehicle investigation Wednesday night, according to the Rockford Police.

The Thread - Flowers, 71, was stabbed to death inside her Newport Avenue home on Feb. 23, 2002.