Rockford IL

There’s something enchanting happening on Saturday in Rockford—a blend of community spirit and Halloween fun that promises smiles for kids and parents alike.

Whitman Street in Rockford has reopened after a $10 million reconstruction project, which included new pavement, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm sewers, water mains, traffic signals, a roundabout, and a 5-foot sidewalk.

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - Family of a woman killed in a crash Monday morning on I-88 are accepting donations to help with funeral expenses. A related video is attached to this article. In a post made made by Araceli Zepeda’s brother, Anthony, several businesses in the Rochelle area will have...

TOWN OF LIMA, Wis. -- The Rock County Medical Examiner's Office identified the 56-year-old Whitewater woman who died in a head-on collision in the Town of Lima Monday morning.

ROCKFORD — A new ranking from the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com lists Rockford as the No. 2 housing market in the nation this fall. The organizations released their quarterly ranking on Thursday. The city has been a part of the list all year, ranking at No. 9 on the summer housing market report and at No. 3 on...

A juvenile suspect has been arrested and charged with making a bomb threat to Belvidere High School, with no explosives found on the property.

Authorities have identified 27-year-old Araceli Zepeda as the victim of a fatal Interstate 88 crash that occurred Monday morning in northern Illinois.

ROCKFORD — A locally owned resale sneaker store that specializes in high-end streetwear and rare sports shoes is expanding with a second location. LacedUp815, which has operated inside the CherryVale Mall for about four years, is opening a second spot at 328 E. State St. in downtown. The space was most recently home...

Daniel Pease has retired from his post as Beloit's fire chief, effective immediately, with Battalion Chief Todd Farley serving as acting chief in the interim.

McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announced today that the Honorable Judge Cynthia Lamb granted the State’s motion to deny pretrial release for Aidan M. O’Donoghue, 24, of Harvard. O’Donoghue appeared in Initial Appearance Court on October 23, 2025, charged with Arson for allegedly setting fire to...