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 ...

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 ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One person is arrested after a shooting in downtown leaves one person hurt. Jaylydell Grayer Jr., 24, from DeKalb is accused of aggravated battery with a firearm ...

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 ...

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford solar installer will benefit from a nearly $1 million grant from Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). Greenlink Energy Solutions, Inc., at 3020 ...

Illinois basketball had to wait longer than most teams to find out its first opponent in the men's NCAA Tournament, but the matchup is set. The Fighting Illini (21-12) are a No. 6 seed in March ...

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