Rockford IL

An Illinois lawmaker has filed legislation that could prevent property taxes from climbing year after year. Here’s what it means for Rockford families.

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Emergency personnel responded to a Loves Park neighborhood Tuesday night for a crash involving two vehicles. Just before 9 p.m., crews were called to the 7700 block of Edwin Lane for a report of a crash. Police and paramedics were seen at the scene. Someone...

Rising tuition costs have families rethinking college degrees. Some majors promise a quick jump into six-figure salaries — let’s break down the best bets.

How long does it take to sell a house in Rockford in 2026? Selling a house has become a difficult task in many cities across the U.S. Years of strained affordability have pushed homebuyers to the sidelines , causing inventory to build up and prompting some sellers to take their homes off the market until competition...

BELOIT – Reconstruction of East Grand Avenue in downtown Beloit is scheduled to begin Monday, March 2, weather permitting. East Grand Avenue will be fully closed to vehicle traffic between State and Pleasant streets throughout the project. The project is planned to be completed in early May, before the first outdoor...

EVAC North America Inc., Cherry Valley, Illinois, is being awarded $19,874,003 for a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 295 sewage pumping units in support of guided missile destroyer and amphibious transport dock ship classes. The contract does not contain an option provision. Work will be performed in...

Increasing clouds today as winds pick up from the south southwest 15 - 25 mph gusting as high as 40 mph. Highs will reach the 40 degree mark. Slight chance for a quick passing rain/snow showers late this afternoon/early evening. Clearing skies tonight with lows in the upper teens. Low 30’s tomorrow and mostly sunny....

The future of Perry Elementary School in Belvidere remains uncertain. The school board considered closing it two years ago but kept it open. Now, it's back on the table.

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The cause of a fire Tuesday afternoon at a Loves Park home is under investigation, according to the city’s fire department. Around 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24, firefighters were called to a home in the 6000 block of Valhalla Drive. Deputy Chief Greg Kunce says...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, Ill. – A colder-than-normal start to March could bring several rounds of rain and wet snow to northern Illinois beginning Sunday, March 1, with changing road conditions possible through Thursday,...