Visitor spending in Rockford and Winnebago County reached $523.4 million in 2024, marking a 1.5% increase from the previous ...

A Rockford couple won Ed Sheeran tickets 8 years after their first dance, which was to Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud.' ...

Rockford’s diaper drive runs Oct. 1–15 to support the Baby Bank. Here’s where to donate and how to help local families.

In addition to native birds, fall is the perfect time to sandhill cranes, a species of larges cranes that stop in Illinois on ...

With fall's arrival, Illinois transforms into a canvas of reds and golds, inviting residents to enjoy pumpkin treats and ...

The passenger train service is on track to chug into Rockford in two years and the Illinois Department of Transportation ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Boosting the Rockford region’s economy and taking concerns from area leaders and residents was the ...

State Democrats convened for a roundtable discussion in Rockford on Tuesday to explore strategies for business growth in the Stateline area. The meeting was held at Fresco ...

The weekend brings a Toad the Wet Sprocket concert, World War II Days and Tour de North End 2025, along with fundraisers, ...

State Senator Steve Stadelman issued this statement Wednesday in response to Nexstar Media Group's decision not to air Jimmy ...

As the possibility of a shutdown inches closer, two Illinois congressmen say lawmakers have an obligation to keep the government open.

Have you ever wondered which state has the biggest sweet tooth? See how Halloween candy trends in Illinois compare to the national averages.