Every day in Rockford, a train is announcing its presence somewhere. I live by train tracks in the downtown area and totally love hearing it pass by during the day. There's something so nostalgic ...

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, a Democrat, is seeking a third term with a significant lead over his opponent. McNamara secured 81% of the vote with 52% of precincts reporting, while his opponent ...

Dr Jessica Leong shares how, as a young girl, witnessing her own parents' rocky relationship planted in her a desire to want to help others. She would go on to specialise in supporting troubled ...

Saying that knowledge is power, the coalition worked with the YWCA Northwestern Illinois, League of Women Voters Greater Rockford, Welcome with Dignity 815 and other organizations to host events ...

The federal government is pulling back $125 million in funding from the Illinois Department of Public Health and 97 local health departments for activities related to COVID-19 and other infectious ...

Train companies, eager to capitalize on this newfound enthusiasm, have been racing to add new destinations, revive old ones or simply provide more seats on popular routes. Others have gone for ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A man and a woman from Rockford are arrested after their 16-year-old son died late last year. Chad Chavez, 45, and Ana Benavides, 44, each face one count of endangering the ...

The bill in Illinois would force homeschooling families and private schools to provide certain information, among other regulations. Thousands of people showed opposition at the state Capitol ...

The Illinois basketball program remained among the top programs in the nation with a fifth consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini won 22 games, including a game in March ...

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