Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. — Felony charges have been filed against the former owner of a Rockford restaurant and its bookkeeper after they allegedly defrauded the state out of more than $100,000 in sales taxes over a four-year period. James Vitale, a 74-year-old Belvidere resident, and Lori Rice, a 52-year-old Rockford...

Nuclear energy is a carbon-free source of electricity that is essential to meeting the nation's growing demand, and Illinois is the largest producer of nuclear power in the US, with Constellation's nuclear energy plant in Byron providing power to over two million homes.

ROCKFORD — Rockford Public Schools said Tuesday that 47 candidates applied to succeed Ehren Jarrett as the district’s next superintendent. The application window closed on Saturday, and candidates come from 10 states including Illinois. BWP & Associates, the search firm hired by the board of education to lead...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The newest leader of the Rockford Fire Department is sworn in Tuesday, Nov. 4. Born and raised in the Forest City, Rebecca Tyo started her fire career in 2009 and held several roles over the years including firefighter, lieutenant and fire training coordinator. Tyo outlined three...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Illinois General Assembly gaveled out of session in the wee hours of October 31 after voting on several tax, energy, and workplace proposals during its fall veto session. Former State House of Representatives member Dr. Litesa Wallace is the founder of LITE Strategies and says...

STYX released their highly anticipated 18th studio album, CIRCLING FROM ABOVE, on May 28 as part of the launch of their “Brotherhood of Rock” tour with The Kevin Cronin and Don Felder. It was made available for sale as CD at all tour stops before it was released on digital outlets July 18. Since May 28, it’s also...

BRADFORD, Wis. -- A 15-year-old teen died on Tuesday following a rollover crash in the Town of Bradford, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office.

Rockford Police say one woman suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a local hospital after a three-car crash on E. State Street on Tuesday night.

This Is It Eatery in Freeport, Illinois, featured on "America's Best Restaurants Road Show", has announced it will be closing this weekend after 8 1/2 years of service

Co-owners Zach Marrie and Dylan Boyd are bringing sneaker culture to downtown Rockford. Here's how they did it.