Rockford IL

The management job scene in Winnebago County is buzzing right now, with strong openings in engineering, logistics, healthcare tech, and marketing. Here are a few standout roles worth checking out:

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Elizabeth Priller moved to Freeport in 2023 with an expectation. “We bought this home as our forever home,” she exclaimed. The residence sits along Park Crest Drive near the community’s western edge. Her backyard blends into Park Hills Golf Course with towering pine trees planted for a nursery.

ROCKFORD — At first glance, Culinary Underground might sound like just another hotel bar tucked inside the Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront. But head downstairs and you’ll realize this isn’t your typical grab-a-drink-and-go spot. Instead, it’s a space designed to pull people in with bold flavors,...

ROCKFORD — The business partners behind the future North & Main Market shared renderings this week that illustrate their vision for transforming the former Village Green Home & Garden into a market with food vendors and fresh produce grown on site. Bobby Walsh and Joel Zirkle closed on the...

This is the kind of teacher who doesn't just show up to do a job—they show up to make people feel seen, capable, and inspired.

Agents from Homeland Security, the FBI, and the IRS descended upon multiple Freeport locations Thursday morning as part of a public safety investigation, according to police.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Dozens of community members gathered to talk about one thing many say impacts every neighborhood: trust between police and the community. The conversation was held at the RPL Nordlof Center and focused on the topic of community policing, a strategy that encourages officers and residents to...

BELOIT — The Beloit City Council is progressing quickly in its search for a new city manager, with plans to introduce the community to finalists at a forum set for April 13. City officials received 44 applications for the city manager position by the deadline, which was March 13. During a special meeting on...

Whether you're looking for a quick family walk, a scenic nature escape, or a moderate workout, northern Illinois offers a surprising variety of hiking opportunities all within an easy drive from Rockford.

NOTE: The above package is from Sept. 2025. This week's report was positive infections in ticks, not humans. For the first time, Powassan virus has been detected in tick populations in Winnebago County, with health officials warning the public of the findings. Powassan virus, which has been found primarily in...