Rockford IL

A Rockford federal jury on Wednesday convicted a former employee at the Federal Correctional Institution in Thomson of sexually abusing two male inmates.

Plans for a large housing and retail development along East State Street are moving forward, proposing roughly 350 new residential units next to Rockford University as the city looks to address housing demand.

Less than a year after opening its first Illinois location in Edwardsville, Dutch Bros is finally set to come to Rockford and the Chicago metro area . The West Coast coffee chain made its debut in the Chicago suburbs this week, with additional Illinois locations slated to open later this year. The chain announced the o

ILLINOIS — A warmer and more active weather pattern is arriving across Illinois and Wisconsin, bringing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with several chances for severe weather from Friday night through Tuesday. Monday stands out as the most significant and concerning day of the entire stretch, carrying an

Several major road construction projects across Rockford are creating lane closures, detours, and traffic delays as crews work to rebuild key Illinois roadways through summer 2026.

Address: 3447 Daren Drive, Freeport Property description: This three-bedroom, two-bathroom, wheelchair-accessible one-story condominium on a corner lot has more than 2,100 square feet of living space, vaulted ceilings and a no-step entry. The living room has a gas-log fireplace and built-in niches. French doors open to

SOUTH BELOIT — South Beloit Junior High will be represented by six athletes in the 7th and 8th grade 2A IESA State Track Championships this weekend.at the EastSide Centre in East Peoria. The Class 1A and 2A meets will be held Friday and Saturday. Kylie Schmidt will compete in the 8th grade high jump. She leaped 4-foot

Address: 3603 Highcrest Road, Rockford Property description: This three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Jesse Barloga designed home was built in 1948. It has 2,256 square feet of living space on a .63-acre, corner lot. Curved glass walls bring in natural light throughout the home. There is a main floor primary bedroom. The kitc

ROCKFORD — A historic hotel built in the 1920s to house traveling vaudevillian actors has been renovated to provide affordable living to residents in need of housing. The former Lafayette Hotel, 411 Mulberry St., is now home to 54 residential units as The Lafayette Apartments. The apartments, which include three artist

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Skating Club will bring in Oksana Baiul for three days of clinics at Carlson Ice Arena in Loves Park. Baiul is a 1993 World Champion and earned a gold medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. She will offer 20-60-minute private clinics...