Democrats swept to power in many Republican strongholds during the midterms, but several factors allowed the GOP to win key ...

Rockford Public Schools' graduation rate reached 81 percent in 2026 as more district schools earned top state performance ratings.

Four candidates are running in Rockford's Democratic primary for mayor: Maurice West, Mary McNamara Bernstein, Gabrielle ...

Rockford residents can turn their leftover Halloween pumpkins into next season's community pumpkin patch at a free Pumpkin ...

The weekend brings the Dia De Los Muertos, Alton Brown and Rockford Hero Rumble, along with fundraisers, live music and more ...

Led by Belvidere North running back Zavian McElroy, here are top 10 Rockford-area football stars to watch as the second round ...

Rockford Christian and Stockton earned sectional semifinal victories Tuesday, setting up a finals' duel for Thursday.

(Editor's note: Names are listed in alphabetical order by first name by default. Only the top three vote-getters will be ...

"We took one-time federal dollars and turned them into a lasting public asset,” said Winnebago County Board Chairman Joe ...

Illinois health officials are urging residents to get flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines as respiratory illnesses rise.

One of the Rockford area's defending state champions, Lena-Winslow, bowed out last week, which was the second week of the new ...

Go to our poll and vote on one of our nominees for Rockford Register Star Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 19-24.