Economy

Well all that construction hassle and headaches on 173 in Machesney Park is certainly paying off. New businesses will be opening in the corridor.

Rockford Products announced Tuesday that they will be laying off all 171 employees at their location on Harrison Ave at the end of September, but one county leader says he still feels optimistic about the future of Rockford's economy despite the layoffs.

During a recent shopping trip with my wife to Walgreens on Perryville in Rockford, I started playing one of my time killing games while waiting for a prescription . Kind of an "I-Spy" game looking for things new to me at Walgreens. Here are "five unusual things you can buy at Walgreens".

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to release a rule stating that truck drivers will be required to use electronic logs to keep driving records. Here's more.

Ho Ho Ho! It is the most wonderful time of the year. Most of us are stressed out about the finances. To help ease your stress, here's a rundown of what the average American will spend this Christmas. Find out how close you are to the average here.

Deere & Company in Moline, Illinois made the announcement this afternoon. They will be laying off about 220 workers from its Seeding and Cylinder operation in its hometown as agricultural machinery sales slump. Here's when the layoffs will take effect.

If you have been closely watching gas prices, you've noticed that prices continue to fall in the area. Is the streak going to continue? How much were we paying at this time last year? Find out more here.