"This is not a blueprint for growth — it’s a recipe for economic decline," writes State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport.

"We urge Rockford residents to become more aware of this critical issue hidden within the state budget." — John Pingo of the ...

Because the headlines about measles focus on its dangers to children, one would think that children’s health is the topic being addressed; but despite all of the frantic headlines, the actual topic is ...

Property description: This five-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-story home has 3,650 square feet of living space on a 0.64-acre lot in the Hinkles Wooded Acres. It has an open floor plan. The main level ...

An Illinois author was among the dozens of writers from across the country who traveled to Baltimore for a failed book ...

The median home in Winnebago County listed for $248,888 in April, flat to the previous month's $248,888, an analysis of data ...

The median home in Boone County listed for $289,700 in April, down 9.9% from the previous month's $321,418, an analysis of ...

A 46-year-old woman killed in a fatal fire about 6:18 a.m. Monday, May 12, was identified as Diana Hoffman of Rockford, ...

Rockford's top 17 baseball pitchers in 2025 season. You don't want to run into these guys in baseball's one-and-done playoffs, which start soon.

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

Rockford area leaders recognize National Police Week on May 15, 2025.

The Hard Rock Casino donated to two local nonprofits: Blue 815, which promotes community awareness, trust, and support for law enforcement, and the Greg Lindmark Foundation, which focuses on ...