As playoffs begin, check out our top 10 power rankings for Rockford-area softball teams, leading with North Boone.

Heidi Dettman, chief academic officer of Rockford Public Schools, has died at age 45 after a battle with colon cancer. Dettman was a dedicated educator who rose from teacher to a top leadership role ...

Residents of Cherry Valley are invited to share their ideas for the village's future during a public open house, according to a community announcement. The event is scheduled for 3:30 to 6 p.m. May 21 ...

A 25-year-old man died after a motorcycle and pickup truck collided in Rockford. Police are investigating the May 16 crash.

The IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford event will not be centered in Davis Park this year due to ongoing construction. Event activities, including the athlete village and transition area, are being relocated to ...

As the 2025-2026 school year, and thus the spring sports season, winds down, it's time once again for you to choose from these stars as you vote on the Rockford Register Star high school Athlete of ...

Harlem and Hononegah battled for the late-season NIC-10 lead on Friday and again on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Rockton. Harlem ...

Video: Hononegah takes control with 2-0 win over Belvidere North ...

Advocates are calling for the General Assembly to pass the POWER Act to regulate data centers before the legislative session ...

Hard Rock may expand as Ho-Chunk plans 2027 Beloit casino with hotel & convention center.

The Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins play Monday at 6:40 p.m. ET in the first game of their 3-game series at loanDepot park ...

Rockford is gearing up to host a new summer music festival in August. RockYard Music Fest is set for Aug. 14-15 at Davis Park, according to a community announcement. The free, two-day event will ...