Every city is famous for something. In fact, some places are famous for many things, even the Rockford area. From a bustling ...

Three men are accused of killing a 43-year-old man found dead outside his Illinois home, authorities say. The body of Ruben J ...

Shimere Shanklin, a formerly incarcerated woman, is opening a home in Rockford to provide stable housing and resources to other women reentering society after prison.

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

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

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

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

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.

Fireworks take place downtown Rockford, Illinois.

ROCKFORD (WREX) — A talented performer from the 815 area is stepping onto the national stage in a role she's long dreamed of.

WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...

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