Rockford IL

The City of Rockford has announced that improvements to Davis Park, including a new skate park, playground, seawall repair, river walk realignments, multi-use path improvements, and a new parking lot, will begin next week, with a total value of over $15 million.

A Rockford man has been sentenced to spend more than six years in federal prison for the illegal possession of a firearm.

Stillman Valley High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after an uncooperative student was taken into police custody.

Want to discover massive secondhand shops in Illinois that seem almost unbelievable?. These 6 incredible stores offer bargain hunting adventures and unbeatable prices!. 1. The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center (Rockford) This Rockford location will make your eyes pop wide open. The size of this place is...

Imagine shelling out nearly $4,500 just to live in Rockford — that’s the reality for many homeowners who are starting to question their choices.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Attendees will learn about free energy-saving offers, bill payment assistance and careers in energy and natural gas safety at the event. The Community Connection Resource Fair is planned for 5-7 p.m. September 24 at the Auburn High School Gymnasium, 5110 Auburn Street. Along with resources...

The Chicago Rockford International Airport is set to launch a new bus service next month, allowing travelers to go through TSA security in Rockford before being transported directly to their gate at O'Hare Airport.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Mary Beth Laubenstein, a teacher at Rolling Green Elementary, highlights the importance of sign language in connecting with her students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Laubenstein, who teaches kindergarten through second grade, uses sign language daily to ensure her students have access to...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Napleton Subaru awarded grants to six teachers at Guilford High School today as part of the ‘Adopt a Classroom’ initiative. The grants aim to alleviate the financial burden on teachers, who spend an average of $900 annually on classroom supplies. Each teacher also received a ‘Classroom...

Renowned advocate for autism and animal welfare, Dr. Temple Grandin, visited Rockford for the first time. “Everything I think about it’s a picture my memories, like a whole bunch of phone pictures,” said Dr. Grandin. Hundreds gathered at Lockwood Park, where Dr. Grandin promoted her best-selling book Visual...