New thrift and gift shop to open in downtown Pecatonica
PECATONICA — Growing up, Aubrey Lawler found joy in discovering clothing worth bragging about from a second-hand store. “I’ve been thrifting with my grandmas as long as I can remember. We were always in the Goodwill or always in the Salvation Army trying to find whatever we could. I think growing up 90% of my wardrobe
That Lead Foot On Illinois Roads Is Burning Fuel Faster Than It Saves Time
A new study found that speeding on your commute saves less than one minute of travel time — but costs significantly more in fuel, and that's before factoring in a ticket.
Two-unit apartment complex in Rockford catches fire late Tuesday night
A two-unit apartment complex caught fire just before 10 p.m. Tuesday night in Rockford.
OSF HealthCare launches mobile clinic to reach rural and underserved communities
ROCKFORD — OSF HealthCare is putting primary care on the move with a new mobile clinic that’s designed to expand access to communities where service is limited. The health care provider unveiled its new OSF OnCall Primary Care on the Go van Tuesday with a news conference and blessing by Bishop David Malloy at St. Berna
Training, preparation Rockford Fire Department say were key to tower rescue
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A TV tower worker was rescued after suffering a medical emergency while working in the heat 275 feet above the ground. First responders brought the employee down safely and the worker was transported to a local hospital where they are expected to recover. The high-angle...
Rockford’s Housing Market Just Took A Big Drop In National Rankings
Illinois has one of America's hottest housing markets in Wheaton, while Rockford dropped from the nation's hottest market in 2025 to No. 25 in 2026.
Sugarland Is Coming Back to Rockford!
Ready to relive your Sugarland era? The country duo is returning to Rockford this October, and tickets go on sale this Friday.
MAS Mail & Print Center celebrates grand opening in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A business that bills itself as a one-stop shop for mailing, printing and professional services celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce. MAS Mail & Print cut the ribbon on its store at 5970 E. State St., which is in the...
Top 15 best fish fry restaurants near Rockford, according to diners
Fifteen local restaurants and social clubs near Rockford, Illinois, were identified as top destinations for Friday fish fries based on customer reviews from platforms like Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.
Dehydrated tower tech pulled from 275-foot level of Rockford, IL broadcast tower after three-hour...
A tower tech was rescued Monday afternoon from a broadcast tower at WTVO-TV/WQRF-TV in Rockford, Illinois, after suffering what officials believe was a dehydration-related medical emergency 275 feet above ground, according to WTVO. Rockford Fire and the Northwest Fire Protection District responded to the station at 191
