A Northwestern Illinois man is set to appear in court on charges related to the accidental shooting death of Chicago police ...

Rockford has been ranked at number 18 on U.S. News and World Report’s list of the “Best Places to Live in Illinois in 2025-26 ...

The Rockford, Illinois region is a vibrant hub for music festivals, blending country, rock, cultural performances, and local ...

For a complete list of Rockford-area festivals, see mystateline.com. “In the long run, Mr. President, this was the liberation ...

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara has cut the property tax rate to 1.93% by cutting costs and spending smarter – a playbook other ...

Illinois doesn't have a Buc-ees, but here are the company's plans for expansion - with a possible future storefront near ...

Rusty Taco, a Texas-based fast-food chain, is seeking a liquor license to open its first Illinois location in Rockford.

After 32 years, Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow will be changing uniforms soon. Pankow, who's led the department since ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow is appointed to become Illinois’ next fire marshal. If confirmed ...

A Hooters location in Rockford has abruptly closed. It's are among more 30 locations the chain abruptly shuttered across multiple states on June 4. Hooters said in a statement to USA TODAY that ...

Residents in northern Illinois will experience degraded air quality today as rain brings Canadian wildfire smoke south. Find out the AQI in your area.

The 11-player Benedictine University flag football team sat in a stretching circle just outside the walled turf field at Naperville Yard indoor sports complex on Feb. 28. The players had just ...