Sunil Puri was a businessman, developer and philanthropist who helped to shape Rockford and guide its development over four ...

GE Aerospace will invest $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing sites and suppliers in 2026. The company's Rockford-area ...

Rockford Restaurant Week 2026 set new records with 82 restaurants, major sales boosts, and standout “Best Of” award winners ...

The winter sports season is just about over, giving you a chance to vote on some postseason stars for the Rockford Register Star high school Athlete of the Week poll for the week of March 2-7. Go to ...

Rockford businessman, developer, and philanthropist Sunil Puri has died at age 65 after a battle with cancer. Puri founded First Midwest Group, one of Northern Illinois' largest development firms.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara explains why he chose not to break a tie vote on expanding Flock Safety surveillance cameras.

According to the Illinois Municipal League, local governments would be $13 billion richer if the state kept their share of the LGDF at 10%.

Engineers at RVC’s Feb. 24 event told students that curiosity, persistence and communication—not perfect grades—matter most in engineering careers.

Construction is set to begin March 18 on Auburn Street, according to a community announcement. The project will span from Central to Avon streets and from Horsman to Main streets on the city's west ...

United Way and two Illinois state representatives launch a new book drive to collect books for pre‑K–3rd grade readers across the Rock River Valley.

Keondre Jackson's road to the NFL went through Freeport. See Photos Belvidere North's Jayden Mitchell runs through a tackle attempt by Freeport's Keondre Jackson, right, in the second quarter of their ...

Another sectional final, another dogfight that goes the way of Eastland boys basketball against Pecatonica in the IHSA state ...