She survived a heart attack at work in 2018. In 2026, she was named the Rockford area's Golden Apple Outstanding Principal.

The weekend brings the 52nd Annual Rockford RV, Camping & Travel Show, Rockford Rage Roller Derby, Chris Kattan, Mercy Me, ...

Stratton won the election, but Rockford backed one of her opponents. Here are some key takeaways from the Illinois primary.

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Managing data centers has been a growing issue around the U.S. as states balance economic development with community concerns about pollution, water supply and energy prices. ...

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs honored eight women for leadership, service, and achievement during a Women’s History Month celebration.

Rockford and IDOT will hold a March 24 open house on the South Alpine Road study, sharing updates and ways for the public to provide feedback.

Sully Cadengo defeated Michael Suerth Jr. in the Democratic primary for Winnebago County Board District 10 in Rockford.

Residents from across the region went to the polls March 17 to cast ballots in the 2026 General Primary Election. Here are some images from the day.

Winnebago County rejected a new 1% sales tax that could have generated $40 million for local school districts.

Winnebago County and Rockford voters in an advisory referendum asked Gov. JB Pritzker to opt into a federal school choice ...

ROCKFORD, IL — Judge Erin Hannigan defeated Rockford School Board President Paul Carpenter in the March 17 Democratic primary for 17th Judicial Circuit Court judge. Voters who pulled a Democratic ...

Winnebago County Board member Paul Arena has won the March 17 primary election, defeating challenger Michelle Lewis, according to unofficial results. Lewis, 46, a Caledonia Republican, is challenged ...