"We are rethinking our approach to poverty to create a better Rockford, purposefully moving from intention to impact," writes ...

"Tamir understands the challenges we face because he’s part of this community," writes Charles Doby owner of Chuc-a-Luc's ...

The streets surrounding City Market could soon be home to some street art if the City is selected for a grant that focuses on using art to slow car traffic and increase pedestrian safety.

The new initiative includes seven post-secondary schools in the Rockford area along with GED and high school equivalency ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In 2024, almost 4,000 homes, condos and townhouses were sold in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties marking an increase from 2023 and a noteworthy year for the Rockford housing ...

The Blue Thunder are conference champions for the 14th straight year and North Boone secured their 6th straight title.

Redeemed Life Church in Rockford often gives away meals. The church even hosts a food bank inside. However, Thursday was a little different. The church expected around 9,000 “Factor” pre-made meals ...

Michael Fanone, a former Washington, D.C., police officer who was attacked during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, cursed out Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the anti-government group the Oath ...

If I had to describe Rockford in just three words, I'd say "Work In Progress". That's not a negative, nor a positive. It means there is always room for improvement, to fail, to grow, to change, and ...

Virgil Hobson, 57, and Christopher Williams, 49, both Democrats will appear on the ballot for Rockford's Fifth Ward. With three Democrats and no Republicans vying to represent southwest Rockford, the ...

Federal immigration agents conducted the first large-scale arrest operation under the Trump administration, resulting in nearly 500 arrests. According to U.S. Customs and ...

Crunch Fitness today announces the opening of Crunch Rockford in Rockford, Illinois. The $5 million, 40,000-square-foot state ...