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

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 ...

Four historic election wins, plus one reelection, mean a record five Black governors will serve simultaneously for the first time in U.S. history.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

This is the place for your Round 1 IHSA playoff football scores and highlights for all of the Rockford-area teams. Follow ...