If you live in Rockford, contact the Rockford Board of Elections by visiting their website at voterockfordil.gov or by calling 815-987-5750. If you live in Winnebago County, outside of the city of ...

April 1 marks Library Giving Day, a fundraising event to recognize the important role of libraries in their communities.

A group of Rockford residents gathered to play Pickleball, a sport that has been the fastest-growing in America for 4 years ...

This is a mandate,” McNamara opened his victory speech inside Prairie Street Brewing Company. He joined supporters and other ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One of the state’s only burn units made a donation to a camp designed for kids and teens who have ...

In many ways it will also be a bit of a reunion as some fighters return to Rockford who haven’t fought here in many years.

Illinois’ rainy-day fund currently has a balance of $2.2 billion. Officials from the Government Finance Officers Association recommend the state in 2026 have at least $9.2 billion in reserve to ...

Kohl's announced that it will be closing 27 of its more than 1,150 stores soon, two of which are located in Illinois. The closing date is quickly approaching, so those hoping to make any last ...

Bar Louie is shutting down more than a dozen locations nationwide, with two already permanently closed in Illinois. The gastrobar, which was founded in Chicago in 1990, is the latest chain to file ...

Dixon 15, Rockford Jefferson 4 (5 inn.): The Dukes erupted for 13 runs in the fourth inning and Brady Feit and Jagger Kemp combined to pitch a one-hitter in the home win. Jake Whelan was 3 for 4 ...