Rockford City Council set to ban sale of potent synthetic opioid
The Rockford City Council is poised to ban the sale of a potent synthetic opioid that is sold at local businesses.
HUD should keep its promise to keep people housed | Opinion
At Shelter Care, each night we house 22 formerly homeless families through HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) grant funding. These funds provide permanent housing — one of the most effective tools for ending homelessness. In Illinois, CoC programs help keep more than 20,000 people safely housed each year. Now, that...
Rockford man charged after dogs bite multiple people, police say
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One man is in jail and two others were taken to the hospital after a reported dog attack early Saturday morning, according to Rockford police. Marcus Bostic, 39, of Rockford, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm. Just before 2:30 a.m....
Northern Lights Nearly Guaranteed Tonight in Northern Illinois
Imagine standing under a sky painted with greens and pinks—last night's Northern Lights were a sight to behold, even if not as bold as usual.
No injuries reported in Cherry Valley school bus incident
Cherry Valley Police were called to the scene of a reported school bus crash Thursday afternoon.
Rockford Little Caesars Goes Fully Self Serve With New Setup
Little Caesars in Rockford launches a self serve pizza setup with app ordering, no counter and a free pizza deal for Illinois customers.
Sport Utility Vehicle Hits Tree Near Boone County Line
On Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:23 a.m., the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts responded to the area of Kishwaukee Valley Road and Oleson Road in unincorporated Marengo for a reported rollover vehicle crash with entrapment. While responding, additional information was received indicating that a male occupant was...
Rockford’s Colman Yards still coming, faces significant financial hurdle
The Rockford community received an update on progress on the redevelopment of the former Barber-Colman complex.
Japan can’t stop praising this garden in Illinois – here’s where to find it
A swampy backyard in Illinois seems like an odd place for a world-class Japanese garden. Yet in 1978, John Anderson, son of Swedish immigrants, saw potential where others saw mud. After a trip to Portland’s Japanese Garden, he hired master designer Hoichi Kurisu to transform his Rockford property. Stone by...
815HORTS return to Rockford with more opportunities for local filmmakers
The festival is packed with 26 short films, festival premieres and hands-on learning opportunities.
