Rockford voters will use iPads and styluses to sign in at polling places on Election Day, a new system for faster check-ins.

Frank Manzullo, owner of Manzullo's Famous Italian Restaurant and a tireless anti-litter advocate, died at 83.

Rockford School Board members approved a new 3-year contract with teachers, averting a strike. Here is what's in the deal.

Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd is defending additional use of Flock Safety license plate readers and surveillance cameras. Here's why ...

The Rockford City Council voted this week to extend a property tax rebate program for newly built homes. The initiative is intended to reduce the financial burden of taxes for new construction.

Rockford had a fairly cold winter with little snow. But the National Weather Service says to keep a shovel handy just in case ...

Both the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce and the Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors are coming out against a proposed sales tax for schools.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, is seeking re-election in Illinois District 17, a bracket-shaped area that captures population centers from Rockford all the way to Bloomington, including Freeport, ...

Ron Clewer will lead PlatFORM Group, ZION Development and Northwest Neighbors to align efforts addressing Rockford’s ...

ROCKFORD, IL, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Transform Rockford today announced the launch of the 1834 Alliance of Transformational Dreamers ...