Rockford IL

A recent incident at the TJ Maxx store in Machesney Park is a stark reminder of why vigilance in dressing rooms is so important.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The City of Beloit has narrowed down their list of candidates for City Manager. The opening for the position comes after former City Manager Jacob Gabrielatos announced his resignation in November. Beloit City Attorney Elizabeth Krueger was appointed interim City Manager in Gabrielatos’...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A half-of-a-quarter-million-dollar grant could soon make its way into the hands of Rockford, and it would all go towards unsheltered people over the age of 55. “Not just in Rockford, but across the country, we’re really seeing a rise in homelessness for people over the age of 55,” shared...

Alex Perkins, a beloved cheer coach and judge in the Rockford area, died over the weekend after being hospitalized with burns sustained during an explosion at the NaturPak manufacturing facility in Janesville.

Ryan B. Mattingly, 36, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 34‑year‑old Jovan Fresco.

Powassan virus has been detected in Winnebago County ticks for the first time. Health officials warn the rare but serious illness can affect the brain and has no vaccine.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s cuteness overload! A Mercyhealth Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) nurse spreads joy one tiny costume at a time. For nearly 10 years, Joann Gorsline has handmade costumes for Rockford’s tiniest patients. “I started doing it because I saw it on different social medias that...

ROCKFORD — A local church has purchased a plot of land along Garrett Lane that was previously planned for a 240-unit apartment development and 136-unit senior care facility. Stateline Church bought 19 acres on Garrett Lane from Rockford Senior Campus for $2.4 million on March 6, according to records from the...

School bus workers for First Student voted to authorize a strike on Wednesday, as contract negotiations broke down.

Manufacturing is buzzing again in Winnebago County! From aerospace to metalwork, local employers are hiring for hands-on and technical roles with solid pay and benefits. Operate CNC and manual bending machines to craft precision parts. Great fit if you’re detail-oriented and comfortable reading blueprints.