Rockford schools to consider new superintendent contract amendment
Discussion of Huff's pact comes as the district transitions leadership following the tenure of longtime Superintendent Ehren Jarrett.
Before you rev up the lawn mower, UW Health says follow these safety tips
If you haven’t already, it’s probably time to start up the lawn mower and get going on beautifying your outdoor space. But UW Health says never keep safety on the back burner.
Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center population declining, staffing shortages still a concern
Officials report that conditions are improving at the Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center, but staffing shortages and compliance issues remain ongoing challenges, while state law changes shift away from detaining youth for lower-level offenses and rising costs are offset by increased state funding.
Kruse Captures $10,000 Warm-Up Race Win to Open The Autoland Door Car Challenge at...
Doug Kruse of nearby Rockford, Illinois captured the $10,000 warm-up race Thursday to open the weekend at the Autoland Door Car Challenge at Byron Dragway. Nick Engler of Becker, Minnesota earned a $1,500 payout as the warm-up race runner-up. Engler, who is the reigning NHRA West Central Division Champion, competes as
Hononegah Student Says Teacher Changed Everything
Amanda Harvey of Hononegah High School was named Teacher of the Week after a student praised her support inside and outside the classroom.
Former Illinois prison employee found guilty of abusing inmates, jury finds
A Rockford federal jury on Wednesday convicted a former employee at the Federal Correctional Institution in Thomson of sexually abusing two male inmates.
Major 350-unit apartment development proposed next to Rockford University
Plans for a large housing and retail development along East State Street are moving forward, proposing roughly 350 new residential units next to Rockford University as the city looks to address housing demand.
After entering the Chicago suburbs, Dutch Bros is coming to Rockford
Less than a year after opening its first Illinois location in Edwardsville, Dutch Bros is finally set to come to Rockford and the Chicago metro area . The West Coast coffee chain made its debut in the Chicago suburbs this week, with additional Illinois locations slated to open later this year. The chain announced the o
All Hazards Severe Weather Threat Across Illinois and Wisconsin Including Rockford Chicago and Milwaukee...
ILLINOIS — A warmer and more active weather pattern is arriving across Illinois and Wisconsin, bringing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with several chances for severe weather from Friday night through Tuesday. Monday stands out as the most significant and concerning day of the entire stretch, carrying an
Rockford Road Construction Causes Major Traffic Delays
Several major road construction projects across Rockford are creating lane closures, detours, and traffic delays as crews work to rebuild key Illinois roadways through summer 2026.
