Rockford IL

Visitor spending in Rockford and Winnebago County hit a record $549.6 million in 2025, representing a 5% increase that outpaced statewide tourism growth.

The Rockford Police Department responded to a crash Tuesday morning involving a Rockford Transit District bus.

The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of three people involved in a Monday morning crash that left one person dead.

A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop according to Rockford Police Department.

A woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly stabbing a man in the chest, according to the Rockford Police Department.

Laura asks, “Can you explain what a QLCS is and what conditions can cause it? Often hear QLCS tornado.”. QLCS stands for ‘Quasi-linear convective system’ which is another way of describing a line of thunderstorms, such as a squall line. These storms form along and ahead of a surface boundary, usually a cold front, but

ST. CHARLES, Ill. — The Kylie Simpson era is over at Hononegah. Enter the Haylie Simpson era. Kylie, Haylie’s older sister, graduated in June after being the area’s top cross country runner for the entirety of her four years. Haylie offered a glimpse into her bright future at her first race as a prep as she finished in

There’s a special kind of joy in biting into a taco so juicy it drips down your wrist, then dunking it into a cup of warm, ruby-red broth. All across Illinois, small taquerias are quietly perfecting this art, simmering beef until it falls apart and ladling out consomme that makes every bite unforgettable.

At approximately 5:24 p.m. Monday Sept 7 2026, Rockton Fire Protection District responded to a two‑vehicle crash near the intersection of W. Rockton Road and Eunice Drive. Crews arrived to find one vehicle with heavy damage and three occupants trapped inside. Firefighters initiated extrication while additional agencies

Rockford drivers should expect road closures, lane restrictions and detours on several major streets as construction projects continue across the area, according to a recent social media post by the City of Rockford. Crews are completing utility upgrades, roadway improvements, sidewalks, drainage work and other infrast