Ald. Isidro Barrios and Winnebago County Board Member Jaime Salgado are candidates for the 11th Ward in near southeast ...

How do you feel about Rockford? I love the 815, Rockford. I like the various activities in the city, City Market, Stroll on State, 815 Day and many more. There is always something to do.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The battle to decide who will lead the Forest City is on as incumbent mayor Tom McNamara faces off ...

Here is our Rockford top 10 boys basketball power rankings heading into regional play: Pecatonica, ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 1A, is loaded with star guards, has four post players standing ...

A TikTok that’s been viewed almost seven million times since it was posted in early February has a local connection. Patrick ...

Bruce Lambert has been found guilty of murder in the killing of Cleonta Day in 2022, and faces up to 60 years in prison with the possibility of an additional 25 years for a firearm enhancement.

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin joined Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Think Big!, an incubator for minority-owned businesses, which will offer ...

State Rep. John Cabello is calling for Gov. JB Pritzker's resignation and the creation of an Illinois DOGE. The Rockford Police Department officer and Machesney Park resident said in a news ...

ROCKFORD (WREX) — The Winnebago Co. State's Attorney's Office is charging Ricky McGowens of Rockford with drug-induced homicide, this following the death of a woman in November of 2024.