Hard Rock Casino Rockford generated $78.8 million in revenue during the first half of 2026, an 8 percent increase over this ...

Alex Witte of Cherry Valley made his pro debut with the Minnesota United FC 2 in the MLS NEXT Pro on July 5, 2026, in Houston ...

Two people were killed in a motorcycle crash about 9:15 p.m. July 10 in the 5800 block of Kishwaukee Street. Matthew Folz, 45 ...

Rockford businessman and philanthropist Joseph "Big Joe" Scandroli Sr. has died at the age of 84. Scandroli and his brother grew their family's construction company, which was founded in 1907. Friends ...

The Rockford Housing Authority will celebrate its 75th anniversary with an event July 14. The celebration is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., according to a community announcement. The event will highlight ...

The framework outlines how schools can approach AI thoughtfully, according to a community announcement, emphasizing that educators remain central to instruction and student development even as ...

The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) has released its annual Illinois DUI Arrest Survey, which highlights the efforts of law enforcement agencies across the state to combat impaired ...

Two-time IHSA state champ from Hononegah Tony Cassioppi is making a rise in the RAF and he hits Milwaukee on July 18 ...

Former Byron star pitcher and quarterback Braden Smith was drafted in the 15th round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, and he's now ready to finish the job, and ...

Machesney Park Senior Commons secured state tax credits to build 40 affordable housing units for local seniors.

The site, once home to King School, is now vacant and located near a key development corridor in the city’s southern area.

"If you haven’t engaged with the library in a while, I encourage you to do so," writes Jamie Getchius, Rockford Public ...