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ST. CHARLES, Ill. — The Kylie Simpson era is over at Hononegah. Enter the Haylie Simpson era. Kylie, Haylie’s older sister, graduated in June after being the area’s top cross country runner for the entirety of her four years. Haylie offered a glimpse into her bright future at her first race as a prep as she finished in

There’s a special kind of joy in biting into a taco so juicy it drips down your wrist, then dunking it into a cup of warm, ruby-red broth. All across Illinois, small taquerias are quietly perfecting this art, simmering beef until it falls apart and ladling out consomme that makes every bite unforgettable.

At approximately 5:24 p.m. Monday Sept 7 2026, Rockton Fire Protection District responded to a two‑vehicle crash near the intersection of W. Rockton Road and Eunice Drive. Crews arrived to find one vehicle with heavy damage and three occupants trapped inside. Firefighters initiated extrication while additional agencies

Rockford drivers should expect road closures, lane restrictions and detours on several major streets as construction projects continue across the area, according to a recent social media post by the City of Rockford. Crews are completing utility upgrades, roadway improvements, sidewalks, drainage work and other infrast

As an affordable and commuter-friendly alternative to neighboring Chicago and Madison, Rockford has all the access with far less cost.

What's happening in Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit from Rockton-Roscoe News. Happy Labor Day-Labor Day is much more than the unofficial end of summer. In the late 19th century, the United States was rapidly industrializing. Millions of people worked in factories, construction, mines, railroads, shops and other indust

MILTON — Americorps is seeking 16 tutors in Rock County for its Reading Corps and Math Corps programs to serve at local schools to help more students succeed. The hope is additional support will lead to faster progress and greater grains. Tutors receive free training and ongoing coaching. No teaching experience is requ

We’ve seen quite the heat to start September across the Stateline, and it’s already making a noticeable mark in the record books. In fact, we are now well-above average when it comes to 90-degree days for the month as Rockford on average sees just one 90-degree day during September, but last week’s late-summer heat wav

There’s a certain magic in Illinois when the air turns crisp and someone hands you a cold cup of cider that tasted like an apple just an hour ago. I keep chasing that feeling across the state, wandering down gravel roads to little orchards that press their own fruit and pour it fresh.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Community members gathered in the Forest City today to celebrate local workers during the annual Labor Day parade hosted by Rockford United Labor. This year’s parade carried the theme “United We Stand! Enough Is Enough!”. The procession traveled from 7th Street to East...