Rockford News

A Facebook discussion asking what immediately comes to mind when people hear “Illinois” produced a mix of heartfelt memories, state pride, sports, food, farms, Chicago references and plenty of complaints about taxes and politics.

A discussion among Freeport residents revealed a wide-ranging list of improvements people would like to see, with infrastructure, jobs, housing, recreation and city leadership among the most common themes.

After kicking off the season with the IceHogs Block Party and opening weekend, Rockford fans have a packed lineup of theme nights ahead.

Getting kids to read can be a battle, but Rockford Public Library has a clever idea. It's using Banned Books Week to entice young readers with books someone said they shouldn't read.

A colorful green dragon made from driftwood has become a Rockford river tradition dating back to 1983 and the original Nessie created by Jim "Pickle" Anderson.

A 22-year-old man died after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in an early Monday morning shooting on Charles Street in Rockford.

Think the Beef-a-Roo comeback was stopping with one restaurant? Think again. Three more Rockford-area locations are expected to reopen soon.

Brantley Gilbert explains how he went from having a clean, nasal voice to developing the distinctive raspy sound that became his trademark.

Illinois' 2026 fall trout season opens Oct. 17 at 60 stocked sites, giving anglers across the state a chance to catch rainbow trout throughout the fall.

The Rockford IceHogs kick off their season Saturday against Milwaukee with a downtown Block Party, new white Screw City jerseys and plenty of opening-night entertainment.