Rockford IL

A Rockford man faces several charges after he reportedly led officers on a chase and tried to swim away from authorities, Byron police say.

The District Bar and Grill in downtown Rockford has been listed for sale.

Another Walgreens location in Rockford has announced it will be closing next month.

Some Freeport residents are under an emergency boil order on Monday morning due to a broken water main.

ROCKFORD — The average price of a gallon of gas around Rockford rose an additional 9 cents to start the week, hitting the highest level here since November 2021. The average gasoline price in the city was $4.17 to start the week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 139 stations here. That’s up by 90 cents in the past month as the war in Iran has disrupted global fuel markets.

JANESVILLE — Rock County Board Supervisor Philip Gorman said he will bring back a “fresh resolution” regarding guardrails for county staff signing non-disclosure agreements after his initial resolution was postponed indefinitely. The resolution, which would effectively ban county staff from entering non-disclosure agreements, was taken up Monday by the county board’s staff committee. The issue arose over NDAs related to Janesville’s data center...

The supply chain scene in Winnebago County is buzzing this month, with solid roles for folks who like to keep things moving and organized. Whether you’re into inventory systems or buying materials, there’s something here worth a look.

Work on the Baxter Road bridge over Interstate 39 began on March 23, according to a community announcement. The project will repair the bridge deck, replace the expansion joints and install a deck overlay, according to the announcement from the Illinois Department of Transportation. One lane will be open on the bridge, and traffic will be controlled by temporary signals at the exit ramps. The $1 million...

Rock Valley College will host Erin Fisher for the First Tuesday Lecture series on April 7, 2026, exploring the history of mental illness and its treatment. The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the college's Main Campus SSC Atrium, according to a community announcement. Fisher's presentation, "From Demons to Diet: A Historical Timeline of Mental Illness and its Treatment," will examine how scientific, cultural and...

Severson Dells Nature Center is changing its name to Wild Roots Nature Center, according to a community announcement. The update is intended to better reflect the organization's growth and its operation of the nature center at Severson Dells Forest Preserve and a future preserve at the former Elliot Golf Course. Upcoming changes The organization will officially adopt the Wild Roots Nature Center name July...