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

As Wisconsin Planned Parenthood pauses abortions over fears of Medicaid funding cuts, Illinois providers brace for influx of ...

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

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

According to the 2024 Illinois Tourism Impact Report, visitor spending in Rockford and Winnebago County increased 1.5% ...

Experts say successful first-time homebuyers must be prepared to confront a 'punishing' Rockford area real estate market. Here's why.

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

The Northwest Illinois Area Agency on Aging is hosting a free presentation this Friday to help seniors identify fall risks in their homes and to win a free fall detection device.

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

Companies from across Illinois are ready to layoff 478 Illinois workers starting Oct. 1, according to WARN notices.

A temporary fence surrounding the federal courthouse in downtown Rockford, Illinois is drawing sharp criticism and competing explanations from federal and state officials. Illinois U.S. Rep.

ROCKFORD, Illinois — The long deteriorating relationship between Mercyhealth CEO Javon Bea and Rockford’s mayor took a highly public turn this week. In June, Mercyhealth asked the Illinois Health ...