Rockford IL

Tucked along North Main Street in Rockford, Illinois, The Olympic Tavern has been welcoming neighbors, families, and friends through its doors since 1945. For nearly 80 years, this cozy American taproom has built a reputation for honest food, cold craft beers, and a warm atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Concerned community members waited outside locked council chambers in the middle of the workday. Some held signs advocating against a possible data center, others donned a coverall with “No Data Center” written on the back. Once doors opened, dozens poured into the room, ready...

ROCKFORD — Decades before he owned his first McDonald’s restaurant, Guy Bucciferro’s days would start with a pre-dawn commute to help his father open one of the family’s first franchises. It was 1996, and Bucciferro’s father had purchased a McDonald’s in Ottawa while they were still...

Micah Gillespie, 32, was found guilty on Thursday following a three-day jury trial, according to the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office.

The Chicago Rockford International Airport announced returning flights to Cancun and Punta Cana, and a new Costa Rica destination coming in 2027.

Rockford Raptors FC has been the Stateline’s premier soccer club for boys and girls soccer. Now, it has kicked things up to another level.

Award-winning ADA Margaret Ginocchio sat down the The Gazette for an extensive interview. Her inspiration for a career in public service, her dedication to the rights of victims , and much more. In an era of housing shortages, high school students from the School District of Janesville are learning the trades - and bu

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a five-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday evening near the intersection of Ridge and Bell roads in Seward Township. Police say one person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and two others were transported with serious injuries that authorities

POPLAR GROVE — Surf Internet broke ground Wednesday on a fiber infrastructure project designed to expand high-speed internet access and support continued residential and business growth in the region. The company gathered on Hill Street near village offices with Growth Dimensions Economic Development and officials from

Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with felonies. � SCOTT, DAQUAN, 25, of Beloit, telephone harassment, domestic abuse, domestic abuse repeater, repeater, Sept. 15, Rock County Jail, Janesville. � HOLLOWELL, DANIEL, 21, of Delavan, possession with intent t