There were furry hats and fireworks to celebrate Punxsutawney Phil. Did he see his shadow on Groundhog Day? Follow along for live updates.

A Rockford man was sentenced to life in prison for the 2016 quadruple murder of Keandra Austin, 27, and her three children.

While many of us are starting fresh with New Year’s resolutions, it's important to remember that for many, just surviving another day is a struggle. Poverty isn’t just about a lack of income ...

As a lifelong resident and business owner on Rockford’s west side, I’ve seen firsthand what our community needs: leadership that listens, cares and takes action. That’s why I’m proud to ...

Lunar New Year, the 51st annual Rockford Boat, Vacation and Fishing Show and Rockford Ale Fest, along with fundraisers, live ...

Teams are going up and going down in the latest Bracketology projecting the NCAA men's tournament field with Tennessee ...

A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier's campaign for Rockford City Council is raising questions about a 1939 law that ...

Guilford is closing in on its third consecutive NIC-10 boys basketball title. And maybe second with perfect league record. A look at how rare that is.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said a federal funding pause ordered by President Donald Trump has placed needed assistance ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to ...

Boylan grad Peyton Kennedy climbs up the Rockford and SLU all-time scoring lists, while Kennedy and Brooklyn Gray hope for ...

Rockford could tap a city tax increment financing district and federal funds to cover the cost of demolishing a blighted 7th ...