Concerns grow around the safety of Route 26 and Oneco roads in Stephenson County after a crash that claimed two lives.

Photos show a pickup truck and a Rockford Public Schools bus with damage. Several kids were seen getting off the bus. According to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, some of the kids complained of ...

815 Day, or Rockford Day, is celebrated annually on August 15 (8/15). Many local celebrations and promotions are planned to ...

815 Day, or Rockford Day, is celebrated annually on August 15 (8/15). Many local celebrations and promotions are planned to ...

The state released limited voter data to the U.S. Department of Justice this week, but the DOJ says the moved does not comply ...

The Rockford Lutheran Crusaders are coming off a third-place finish in the Big Northern Conference. To get back to that mark, things are going to have to be done a little differently.

John Contreras, 24, of DeKalb, is charged with: Around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, the DeKalb Police Department received ...

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A 40-year-old man is sentenced to 10 and a half years in federal prison after violating the terms of his court-supervised ...

United Way Rock River Valley puts its focus on teachers with a special delivery on 815 Day. Leaders, including Mayor Tom ...

Day, or Rockford Day, is celebrated annually on August 15 (8/15).

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Many local celebrations and promotions are planned to celebrate Rockford Day 2025. 815 Day, or Rockford Day, is celebrated annually on August 15 (8/15). Businesses and ...