Rockford IL

BELOIT, Wis. – July brings peak summer activity to the Greater Beloit Area, with a full calendar of festivals, outdoor concerts, family-friendly events, and community celebrations across the Stateline Area. “With summer traditions like Fridays in the Park, the Downtown Beloit Farmers’ Market, Music at Harry’s Place, an

The Harlem Consolidated School District Community Solar Garden, developed by New Energy Equity, is a 5.5 megawatt solar installation that will generate enough electricity to power roughly 1,000 Illinois homes annually and provide $10,000 in scholarships for 25 years to support Harlem students.

Rockford leaders are divided over how to allocate city funds, with multiple proposals competing for limited cannabis and casino tax dollars, leading to increased scrutiny on funding sources and a demand for measurable outcomes.

Three former surgical services leaders at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Ill., have filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging patient safety violations within the hospital’s neurosurgery service line and retaliation for reporting concerns, according to a June 23 report by CBS affiliate WIFR. The lawsuit was

After a deadly shooting in Rockford, the family of Tristyn August started a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses and replace the car their son died in.

Wanya Reginald Stone, 25, was arrested for attempted first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession with intent to deliver cannabis, aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, criminal damage to property, and possession of ammunition without a Firearm Owners Identification card after he opened fire

A tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warning have been issued for Rock County until 3:30 and 3:45. Storm spotters have reported seeing a funnel cloud. Hail up to an inch is also a threat. The storm, however, is moving southeast and slowly at 25mph, but rotation still has the potential of reaching our area.

JANESVILLE – A Janesville woman was arrested near the Ice Age National Scenic Trail on the city's west side June 19 after she took a swing at an acquaintance with an ax because she didn't want them to borrow her cell phone. According to a criminal complaint, Angela Marie Adams, 49, picked up the ax in anger after an un

The Stephenson County Farm Bureau building in Freeport is for sale, but the organization is not closing. The decision to sell the building at 210 W. Spring St. was made by the Board of Directors, who determined it would be best for the bureau to have a smaller office space, according to the Stephenson County Farm Bure

Members of the Greater Freeport Partnership recently conducted a downtown walk-through to identify areas for improvement and success. According to an update from Main Street Manager Katie Gentz, the group spent an hour walking through the downtown area, noting both pros and cons. Storefront activation One of the main t