The Unitarian Universalist Church was filled with Rockford residents concerned about the new immigration policies being implemented by the Trump Administration on Saturday. Victoria De La Rosa spoke to the crowd.

Flu hospitalizations continue to be on the high side. According to UW Health data, 18 percent of the hospital network’s patients in northern Illinois tested

Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition wraps up this weekend in Rockford. Here's how to check out the sculptures.

Rockford-area residents respond to new legislation that will align Illinois driving standards with the rest of the country.

Community members and lawmakers mourn the death of former 67th District Representative Charles “Chuck” Jefferson of Rockford.

Rockford area high school artists and other participating snow sculptors learned who won awards for their snow sculpting prowess on Saturday. Snow sculpting teams were

ROCKFORD, Ill. - An Illinois city has risen to the top of Realtor.com’s Hottest Housing Markets list. Rockford, Illinois, has taken the No. 1 spot, a first for the city. The December rankings saw Rockford overtaking Manchester, New Hampshire, which has dominated the list 31 times since 2017.

Rockford 'hottest' housing market An Illinois city has been named the hottest housing market in the country. According to Realtor.com, Rockford ranked No. 1 on the list in December. In Rockford ...

It's not all about the food—I love a restaurant that gives off an energy that you won’t find anywhere else. Some of my favorite places with good vibes include GreenFire, KBQ in Loves Park, Scoreboard inside the Holiday Inn, Ernie’s Midtown Pub, and Francesco’s.

According to FoodServiceDirector, the top favorite school lunch item in Illinois is the classic chicken sandwich. While burritos, chicken nuggets, Bosco sticks, and sloppy joes also made the list of most-loved lunches across multiple states, the chicken sandwich ranked #1 as the go-to choice for many students in Illinois.

The winner of the 2025 Snow Sculpting Competition is The Band of Misfit Boys with their sculpture called “Chimp Monk.” In second place, winner of the Mayor’s Award, is “Always on my Mind” by Cave People From Space and in third place, winner of the Rockford Park District Award, is “Jonah and the Whale” by Windy City Snowmen.

An Illinois state legislator introduced a bill that would freeze local government property tax levies at the 2025 amount for levy years 2026-2030. State Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, sponsors House Bill 1497 and said nearly every local government needs to figure out how to save money,