New Year's Eve

No need to draw straws to see who's going to be DD on New Year's Eve, just call the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office and they'll get you home safe.

A class act by a local beer distributor shows the importance of getting Rockford-area party-goers home safely New Years' morning.

Do you have big plans to go out this New Years Eve? It's only fair that your kids get to have a bit of fun that day too, right?

Tonight marks a new celebration in Chicago that includes a 70-foot star rising 360 feet up a downtown hotel tower. Get ready for Chi-Town Rising tonight. Here are the details.

Beloit Police are providing rides to any location in the city in an effort to keep people safe on New Year’s Eve. Here's the number to keep handy.

Get ready for interruptions. Scientists say a massive solar eruption is about to hit Earth just before New Year's Eve. They say it is expected to cause power fluctuations, radio blackouts and even affect GPS reception. Here's more.

The RACVB says there will be a special New Year’s Eve River Lights show. Here's more.

Believe it or not, New Year's Eve celebrations began in Times Square back in 1904. Before 1907, people just partied without the big dropping ball. The ceremonial ball drop, now known as the Waterford Times Square Ball, has captivated millions of people around the world since 1907 and now symbolizes America. Here are some amazing facts about the Times Square Ball that are amazing.

In an attempt to draw more attention to Green Bay, Wisconsin's downtown area, Mayor Jim Schmitt is kicking off the city's New Year's festivities with a lucky llama. Seriously.

A big name has just been added to the traditional Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve Special. Guess how it is?