House fire in Rockford: Two children escape safely
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Two children were able to escape a house fire on Loomis Street on Saturday afternoon, fire officials reported. According to the Rockford Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 1800 block of Loomis around 4:18 p.m. and found smoke coming from the front door of the house. Two juveniles...
Mostly cloudy and middle 40’s today
Mostly cloudy with northeast winds 5 - 10 mph and highs at 46 degrees. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows back down to the 30’s. Rain chances increase tomorrow afternoon with highs in the 50’s. Rain likely for the end of the week with a thunderstorm possible on Friday with highs in the middle 60’s. Back to sunshine for...
Tad More Tailoring becomes Rockford’s first Certified B Corp
Tad More Tailoring has become the first business in Rockford to achieve Certified B Corporation status. The company celebrated the milestone with a press conference, according to a community announcement. B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental...
Rockford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Turns 50 This Year
Rockford’s beloved St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebrates 50 years on March 14, 2026, with a downtown route, live entertainment, Irish food, and a family-friendly Paddyfest after-party.
Genuine Northwest: Cabin Fever 2026 Edition
Check out these unique destinations that reflect the genuine character of our region. 517 Elm St., Rockford, (815) 965-5971, institute-christ-king.org/rockford-home. Rockford built its first Catholic church on North Second Street in 1852. As the city’s Catholic flock grew, parishioners organized St. Mary’s on the...
OSF’s Vein Clinic: Relief for Aching Limbs, Veins
Sharon O’Connor and her husband, Andrew, have five children ranging from a high school junior to a first grader. After the births of her fourth and fifth children, O’Connor began developing varicose veins – swollen, bluish-purple veins that no longer moved blood properly through her body. She spent years dealing with...
Fastcast: Rockford man sentenced, YWCA luncheon return
Fastcast: Rockford man sentenced, YWCA luncheon return.
Rockford City Council approves additional FLOCK license plate readers amid heated debate
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A divided and often tense Rockford City Council meeting stretched for nearly two hours Monday night before aldermen voted to approve additional automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and intersection cameras from Flock Safety, a move that drew strong pushback from many residents in...
Here are the 2026 Rockford Restaurant Week winners and what diners loved at each...
Rockford Restaurant Week wrapped up its most successful week yet, as more than 80 restaurants across the region participated and thousands voted on their favorite dishes.
Chick Days return to Blain’s Farm and Fleet
Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Rockford kicked off Chick Days on Friday, giving area-residents the opportunity to welcome their first brood of baby chicks.
