Rockford IL

My nearly 13-year-old wants a haunted house for her birthday. I found five terrifying options near Rockford and immediately regretted volunteering to research them.

woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly falling asleep behind the wheel in a Mcdonald's drive-thru, according to Rockford Police.

Loves Park's SJ Cafe has closed its doors, but its fully equipped restaurant space is now available for purchase and could soon house something new.

JANESVILLE — A Janesville man and a Beloit woman were arrested when they were identified as robbery and car theft suspects, and then tracked down by the Janesville Police Department with the use of Flock cameras. Vernell Stevenson, 46, and Violet La Trice McKnight, 32, allegedly stole an acquaintance’s Jeep Cherokee an

ROCKFORD — A new locally owned restaurant is preparing to take over a former Hooters that has been vacant for more than a year. Owners Ismael Lopez and Mauricio Gonzalez Chavez have started renovations to the property they’re leasing at 6904 Argus Drive, which is off Perryville Road on the city’s east side. They plan t

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Drivers in Rockford could see lane closures starting Monday as stream-bank restoration work begins on Madigan Creek. The restoration project covers the creek from Waterford Drive to Newburg Road. Most of the work will take place within rear-yard drainage easements, though temporary lane closures

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Tap 251, a neighborhood bar located on North Second Street in Machesney Park, celebrated its official ribbon-cutting ceremony after operating for approximately eight months. Owners Johnny Shemshedini and Tara Meyers were joined by members of the Parks Chamber of Commerce and local community membe

Prosecutors dropped all tax evasion and forgery charges against former Stone Eagle Tavern bookkeeper Lori Rice in a Winnebago County court.

Monroe Center Elementary's Michelle Lassard was nominated for Teacher of the Week by a student who says her impact lasts long after kids leave her classroom.

A man was arrested Sunday night after police recovered cannabis and a loaded handgun with an extended magazine during a traffic stop.