Rockford IL

This week’s Teacher of the Week is being celebrated for the incredible impact she makes on her students both inside and outside the classroom.

Rockford-based manufacturer broadens its production of inorganic industrial chemicals for customers across the region and beyond. Urban Elements LLC, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, manufactures inorganic industrial chemicals for a range of industrial and commercial applications. The company combines chemical engi

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Community members and emergency personnel gathered at the Winnebago County 9-11 Emergency Responders Memorial to honor the firefighters, emergency medical service workers, and police officers who responded to the Sept. 11 attacks. During the ceremony, participants laid a wreath near a segment of

hat a comeback by Harlem Friday night. The Huskies trailed Hononegah 26-7 with 5:12 to play in the game, and they won 27-26.

A Rockford treasure is getting its moment in the national spotlight as Forbes praises the historic Coronado Theatre and the people who saved it.

ROCKFORD — A restaurant chain that specializes in made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch options is preparing to open its first location in the city. A Scramblers franchise is moving to 747 S. Perryville Road, which is in the Perryville Commons space next to Chipotle. First MidWest Group, which owns the property, announ

Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - from the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. On September 11, 2001, the unthinkable happened as terrorists attacked the United States. Nearly 3,000 people died as a result. Terrorists flew two planes into the World Trade Center in New York City and one into the Pentag

ROCKFORD — In the days after the attacks on America 25 years ago, police officer Carla Redd bought lengths of red, white and blue ribbon and banded them together with an angel in the center. Then she started handing them out to anyone who would accept one. “I handed...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — More than half of the students at eight Rockford public schools missed at least 10% of their enrolled school days during the 2024-25 academic year, with absenteeism at nine schools highlighted in a new district report exceeding the Rockford Public Schools districtwide rate. Chronic absenteeism r

A man was arrested early Friday after allegedly smashing a window following service of an order of protection, according to the Loves Park Police Department.