Rockford IL

The Rockford branch of the NAACP is campaigning to bring a new grocery store to the city's west side to address what they say is a lack of healthy food options in the area.

ROCKFORD — A group of local business partners who brought Scooter’s Coffee to the region were honored last week as the company’s Franchisee Rookie of the Year. Becklane Java LLC — which is co-owned by Hope Jones, Jeffrey Becker, Sean Lane and BethAnne Lane — brought two locations to the area last year, including the...

The Village of Capron Board of Trustees will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM at 250 W. Main St., Capron, IL. The agenda includes updates on lighting assessments for three village buildings, a Well #1 assessment, a budget amendment (Ordinance 26-2), a Test Inc. contract, water...

The Boone County Success Network and Growth Dimensions Economic Development have launched a survey to help businesses share their needs and challenges. The Business Engagement Survey is designed to gather information from employers of all sizes and industries, according to a community announcement. The goal is to use...

"It is true that my last two days on ZOK are Monday and Tuesday, but I’m not retiring." The post Steve Shannon Announces Departure From 97ZOK After 31 Years appeared first on Barrett Media .

MILTON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two people were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a water rescue in the Town of Milton on Friday. According to officials, Lakeside Fire-Rescue and the Rock County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched for a water rescue at Storrs Lake just after 5:40 p.m.

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WIFR) - An investigation into an unattended child wearing only a diaper on Sunday afternoon leads to charges for multiple Rock County residents. Justin Paul, 37, is charged with two counts of child neglect. Catherine Waite, 40, is charged with one count of child neglect. Around 1:30 p.m.,...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - This week’s business updates:. Offering a rotating supply of flowers and plant supplies, Platt Hill Nursery will hold its grand opening celebration April 3-5 A familiar face in the Rockford region is now under new management and a new name. Platt Hill Nursery moves into...

A 23-year-old woman was hospitalized on Friday afternoon after deputies say her car crashed into a tree in Ogle County.

A 23-year-old woman from Rockford was seriously injured after driving into a tree on Illinois Route 2 on Friday afternoon