Shimere Shanklin, a formerly incarcerated woman, is opening a home in Rockford to provide stable housing and resources to ...

Fourth of July fireworks show is moving to a new location, and that means there are new best places downtown to watch the ...

The three men — 35-year-old Melvin D. Richardson, 35-year-old Andre L. Richardson Jr. and 32-year-old Kevin M. Harris — are ...

All Rock River Valley Blood Center donor locations will be open July 3 and July 5, and walk-ins are welcome. There are three ...

Millions of dollars are set aside for Rockford-area organizations and local projects as part of Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 ...

From lost landmarks to cherished pastimes, Rockford holds a special place in the hearts of those who grew up in the Forest ...

Mercyhealth has closed its Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton and filed for a temporary suspension of services, while some medical offices at the campus in Rockford remain open.

Live Free Illinois, alongside families, faith leaders, and community advocates, held a rally Wednesday to ask Congressman ...

Rockford clergy members gathered Wednesday to protest President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” which is currently making ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Back in 2013, Transform Rockford came together after the city was ranked as one of the most miserable ...

Services providers that help older adults live at home are raising an alarm amid federal funding uncertainty and showcasing ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced nearly $20 million in funding for libraries across the state, ...