Rockford IL

Rockford and Winnebago County have been designated as Illinois’ American World War II Heritage City, recognizing the region’s military, industrial and civilian contributions during World War II and its efforts to preserve that history today. The designation was announced by the National Park Service, according to a community announcement. Rockford and Winnebago County become the state’s officially recognized community under the American World War II Heritage City program, which allows only one c

ROCKFORD — A former nursing home along South Mulford Road could be turned into a substance abuse treatment facility under a proposal going before City Council, but neighbors have pushed back saying it’s the wrong use for a property that’s surrounded by residences. Alsos Behavioral Health wants...

BELOIT — Mark Spreitzer would like to see a non-partisan method for drawing district maps and new ways of looking at school funding if he is re-elected as state Senator for the 15th District. The 15th District includes most of Rock County, including both the cities of Janesville and Beloit. Spreitzer, 39, was elected to the State Senate in 2023. He served in the Wisconsin Assembly from 2015 — 2023. He served on the Beloit City Council from 2011 — 2015. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political

ROCKFORD — A new preschool and day care has opened in downtown with a goal to provide young learners an early start on education. Rivers Christian Academy will officially cut the ribbon Tuesday at 323 N. Second St., which is adjacent to the Rockford Social Security Office and across the street from Haight Park.

More than 14,000 deer crashes were reported in Illinois in 2025. Here's why drivers in Winnebago and Ogle counties should be careful.

ROCKFORD — United Way Rock River Valley on Tuesday unveiled the next chapter of its effort to improve childhood literacy rates across Winnebago County. The new phase of United for Literacy centers around an increased collaboration with Harlem School District and Rockford Public Schools, additional community volunteers working with networks of parents, efforts to decrease school absences and an ambitious goal to make sure every first grader struggling with reading has a literacy mentor to support

ROCKFORD — Rockford Hero Rumble on Tuesday unveiled the lineup of firefighters, police officers and first responders who will compete in the second annual fundraising fight. The USA Boxing-sanctioned event will feature five bouts that pit police against firefighters for bragging rights and a traveling trophy to the winning side. There are two additional showcase matchups in which Rockford police officers face off against Winnebago County sheriff’s deputies. The undercard will also include amateu

A female cyclist sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a truck on Welty Avenue in Rockford on Tuesday.

Taylor Schwenk, 23, faces reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges after a Saturday morning crash in Rockford killed 66-year-old passenger Vince Patterson.

A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly beating two women during a home invasion.