Democrat Ali Abuihmoud will challenge Ald. Mark Bonne, D-14, in the Feb. 25 primary for Rockford City Council.

Sorensen stresses Congress holds the “power of the purse” – i.e., controlling government spending. By attempting to freeze federal funds, he asserts “the executive branch [is] taking too much power, taking all of the power away from Congress to be able to decide what’s best for our communities.”

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Comedian and actor Kevin Hart will make a stop in the Forest City this summer during his “Acting My Age” standup comedy tour. Hart will perform on Saturday, June 21, at Hard Rock Live, the venue at Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E. State Street. Doors for the event open at 7 p.m. and attendees must be 21 years old or older.

There have been numerous reports with photos and videos showing a fireball meteor that was in the sky last night.

Rockford might be best known for its industrial and manufacturing industry, having garnered the nickname "The Screw City." The community of nearly 150,000 residents, Illinois' fifth largest city ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WLS) -- Rockford may be just the fifth largest city in Illinois, but its housing market has been named the hottest in the nation. Their rankings put Rockford in the top spot ahead ...

Could the Stateline soon have another local football player suiting up for the Iowa Hawkeyes? Guilford junior receiver/defensive back Messiah Tilson indicated on social media Tuesday that he has received an offer from Iowa.

A bridge will be missing in downtown Rockton for about a year starting in 2027. The Illinois Route 75 bridge over the Rock River will be removed and completely rebuilt, according to plans outlined by engineers and official from the Illinois Department of Transportation,

Comedian Kevin Hart is bringing his “Acting My Age” tour to Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino in June. Hart has been nominated for Emmy and Grammy awards over

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In 2024, almost 4,000 homes, condos and townhouses were sold in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties marking an increase from 2023 and a noteworthy year for the Rockford housing market.

The FTC and attorneys general from Minnesota and Illinois sued Deere & Co. over its “unfair practices” relating to equipment repairs.

Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Midwest region last week compared with the week prior.