Rockford IL

MACHESNEY PARK — Two new quick-service restaurants are coming to the vacant former Illinois Bank & Trust building at 1515 West Lane Road. Qdoba and Dave’s Hot Chicken are planning to lease space from First Midwest Group, which owns the building and has begun renovations to transform the space for two restaurants.

Winnebago County deputies arrested 24-year-old Devion Fair on Monday after discovering cocaine, a loaded handgun, and over $17,000 in cash in a vehicle where a 2-year-old child was also present.

Rockford has lost several taco spots, but the area's highest-rated option may be hiding in plain sight: a Belvidere food truck with a 4.8 Google rating.

A Rockford man was arrested Sunday evening after allegedly battering a police officer, according to the Rockford Police Department.

Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — We’re taking you over to Franchesco’s to chat with Benny Salamone and celebrate their 40th anniversary!. From Sicily to Rockford, Franchesco’s was founded in 1986 by Frank Salamone and his family, exactly 20 years after immigrating from Sicily to the U.S.!. In...

The Byron boys golf team followed up their 1A Regional Championship last week at Eastland by winning a 1A Sectional championship Monday on their home course Prairieview.

ROCKFORD — City Council has approved the formation of the Rockford Region Tourism Improvement District, which will establish a 2% fee on eligible hotel stays to generate revenue used to draw more visitors and events here. Aldermen voted 9-2 on Monday to approve the creation of the district. Gina...

A 22-year-old man died after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in an early Monday morning shooting on Charles Street in Rockford.

A former auto body shop in Rockford, Illinois, was demolished early Tuesday after an overnight fire caused an estimated $100,000 in damages.

The Rockford post office is now taking letters to Santa for Christmas 2026. Kids in Illinois can mail their wishes to the North Pole right now, giving plenty of time for responses to arrive before the holidays.