Rockford IL

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Winnebago, IL — Residents in Winnebago and surrounding Winnebago County communities now have a new way to connect with local police following the launch of an online public safety platform designed to...

BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - The City of Beloit advises residents of a water main break affecting the community. At 1:30 a.m., water resources staff responded to a water main break on the 1600 block of Grant Street. The break affected customers from the 1300 to 1600 blocks of Grant Street.

Keith Country Day School partners with marketing firm Chartwell Agency to promote its Summer Care Program in an effort to increase enrollment.

ROCKFORD — Rockford Public Schools teachers are preparing to put forward their final labor contract offer after the union and the district have been unable to come to terms following nine months of negotiations. The district presented its last best final offer to the union last week, effectively giving...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Rockford, IL – Rockford police responded to multiple serious incidents over the weekend, including a pedestrian crash, a shooting, and two separate juvenile gun arrests involving loaded firearms, according...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — City First Church held a food distribution event this week, providing free meals to 250 families ahead of the Christmas holiday. The event, which took place at the church on Spring Creek, reflects an increasing community need for food assistance. The food distribution was facilitated...

Whether you need a bite while traveling or don't feel like cooking a Christmas dinner, a few restaurants will be ready to serve you on Christmas Day.

BELOIT — The School District of Beloit will pay former superintendent Willie Garrison II about $125,000 in 2026 as part of his separation agreement with the district. According to the document obtained in an open records request, Garrison’s final day as an official district employee is Dec. 31. The district agreed to...

A recent survey found more people would rather spend holidays with their dog. WIFR's Maggie Polsean takes a look at the reasons why.

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — The Summerfield Zoo celebrated the final day of its festive “Christmas Town” event on Tuesday, featuring special activities for families and children, such as feeding Santa’s reindeer and participating in reindeer flight school. “Christmas Town” has become a beloved tradition at Summerfield...