Rockford IL

The Hispanic population in Beloit continues to grow, with one in five residents identifying as Hispanic, prompting the local school district to enhance its support for students and their families.

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks. Residents wait for answers after train derailment closes Northwest Illinois community. After the derailment, neighbors claim the incident took them off their typical track of life.

Picture this: a Facebook post that spirals into the ultimate meatball showdown. Rockford’s food scene is about to get a whole lot meatier.

Historic Chick House Hotel project will soon bring new life to downtown Rockford. City leaders and Urban Equity Properties officially kicked off nearly a $14 million redevelopment that they believe will help the city’s long-term vision for downtown growth.

Rockford’s Public Works Department is conducting hydrant flushing across east-side neighborhoods through Oct. 25, advising residents to run water briefly after work is completed.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Domingos en el Parque, a summer tradition in Rockford’s Latino community, continues to bring crowds every Sunday afternoon at Levings Park. The event, now in its 23rd year, features local vendors, artists, and musicians. “It’s a family,” said Antonio Ramirez, director of Domingos en...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Friday marked the end of Mental Health Awareness Week with a gathering at Veterans’ Memorial Hall. Advocates, survivors, and community partners came together to provide information on available mental health resources and to showcase ‘Expressions of Recovery’ through creative means. “A lot...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Twisted Crypt Haunted House, located at 5420 E State Street in Rockford, has been a staple of Halloween thrills for over a decade, offering a unique, story-driven experience for visitors. The haunted house prides itself on its emphasis on safety and security, implementing thorough background...

Regional gas prices are essentially unchanged last week and reached an average of $2.93 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, approximately the same as last week's price, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Midwest region declined about 16 cents since last month....

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A former Subway restaurant in Machesney Park is set to become the home of Sassy Mac Boys, as the food truck launches its first brick and mortar location. Owner Donald Czyzyk announced the expansion on Facebook. Based out of Durand, the Sassy Mac Boys food truck has gained popularity for...