By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD -- Lime, the company that brought pedal bike-sharing to the Rockford region, is pulling out of the local market. Spokesmen for the San Francisco-based company say the decision to withdraw from the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- Mercyhealth, OSF HealthCare and SwedishAmerican will host Dr. Jessica Zitter for a free community discussion surrounding end-of-life care on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at…

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Keith Country Day graduate, Heather Nauert, picked by President Donald Trump to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations but never officially nominated, has withdrawn from consideration,…

Staff Report ROCKFORD --  Northbrook-based Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria opened its doors to a new pizzeria in Rockford,  Monday. While Rockford space does not include a dining room, hungry fans can order for carryout or delivery from the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) and Fleet Feet Rockford announced Thursday that participation in the 2018 Dasher Dash 5K grew by 35 percent and raised more than $28,000 in its second…

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Sen. Dave Syverson (R) called Thursday's vote to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next year a costly one. “With approximately 99 percent of our nation’s businesses…

UPDATE: The victim in yesterday's incident has been identified as 56-year-old Randy Pierson. Authorities say he resided in the Midwest. By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD -- A man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD -- Sinnissippi Park will be open to the public Feb. 6-9 for the 2019 Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition. Teams from around the state will compete in for the right to represent Illinois in the 2020…

The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has directed his administration to enhance efforts to eliminate HIV. The Democrat signed an executive order in Rockford Friday to re-establish state funding for testing…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD -- The Diocese of Rockford announced Wednesday that a priest who exposed himself at a Rockford gas station in 2014 will be punished by the local bishop. Officials say Father Aaron Brodeski will be…

Staff Report CHICAGO -- More than 500 ComEd and contractor crews are working to restore service to approximately 9,400 customers who are without power in the extreme cold that has hit northern Illinois. As of Wednesday morning, crews…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -  It can be a challenge for those planning to shop or cook for someone with heart disease or work towards preventing heart disease themselves. To help meet these challenges, University of Illinois Extension will…

Staff Report CHERRY VALLEY - CherryVale Mall closed at 5 p.m. Tuesday because of inclement weather and will reopen at noon Thursday, Jan. 31. Mall spokesmen say hours may vary for stores and restaurants with exterior entrance on…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- As temperatures are expected to dip to nearly -30 below Wednesday, Jan. 30, area warming centers will be open for those without proper shelter. Following is a list of warm places to go during freezing weather.…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD -- Funeral services for former Rockford Park District Executive Director Webbs Norman are set. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at Zion Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be…