U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin denounced a Trump administration childcare funding freeze during visit to Rockford as politically ...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, slams Trump administration for freeze of $1 billion in childcare subsidies to Illinois.

Rockford University is among 237 schools awarded the 2026 Carnegie Classification for community engagement. Learn what this ...

SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois State Board of Education voted Jan. 14 to approve a budget request for the upcoming fiscal ...

Here's how much money area schools plan to collect from a proposed sales tax and how they plan to spend it. The question will ...

Harlem senior Jiharia Young will represent the Chicago Bears at Super Bowl LX after excelling in girls’ flag football.

Dozens of Rockford Public Schools teachers rallied at the Jan. 20, 2026, school board meeting to demand better pay and ...

From ballet to monster trucks, Rockford venues have a busy year planned for 2026. Here a list of shows to date coming to major Rockford venues in the coming year.

What happens to winter sports if the Rockford Public Schools District 205 teachers strike, which could happen soon? Find out.

NAACP Rockford Branch president George Scott died at age 63 following a sudden illness. Family and friends say he leaves a ...

Rockford teachers plan to show up in large numbers at the Rockford School Board meeting to demand higher wages and better ...

Rockford City Market’s 2026 season brings themed Fridays, new vendor spaces, and updated hours. See the full schedule and how ...