Staff Report ROCKFORD - The sixth annual Stroll on State is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 24, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau announced Wednesday. The free community event, which is always held the Saturday after…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Park District of Commissioners, on Tuesday, approved construction of the Atwood Silent Sports Trials. The fully funded multi-use trail is being made possible in part by citizens, organizations and …

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A a man wanted on a narcotics warrant was shot by Winnebago County deputies on the city's northwest side Wednesday morning. Officials say the shooting happened at around 11 a.m., at the Fas Fuel…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A decomposed body was pulled from the Rock River near South Main Street and Beltline Road Monday afternoon. Officials say fishermen discovered the remains tangled in tree branches at around noon.…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Reader’s Digest has put Rockford on its “15 Best Places to Move to in the U.S. (Before They Get Too Crowded)” list. According to the magazine, Rockford is among the U.S. cities that are flying under the…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - More than 300 people were at Cliffbreakers Events Tuesday for the first Mayor's Hunger Luncheon in 10 years. Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara gave the keynote address, telling the audience of…

ROCKFORD - City of Rockford administration, on Monday, proposed a balanced $156.8 million for 2019. Monday's presentation was part of an information-only session. Aldermen have until March 30, 2019 to approve a spending plan.…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Better Business Bureau continues to monitor the proceedings which have led to Sears Holdings filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, Oct. 15. "The filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy has been…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - More than 10 years after it was last held, the Mayor’s Hunger Luncheon will return Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cliffbreakers Riverside Conference Center. Mayor Tom McNamara will deliver the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The National Resource Network (NRN) on Monday presented a detailed set of recommendations to the Rockford City Council to help leaders close a projected seven-year budget gap of $81 million. The city’s 2018 general…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Magic Waters will fly a new banner in 2019. The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners has approved a lease agreement that allows Six Flags Entertainment Corporation to operate the water park next year.…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - New technology the city purchased to help Rockford Police officers read thousands of license plates was responsible for locating a stolen car and apprehending the suspect, police said Wednesday. Shortly before…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - An agreement between the City of Rockford and Rock Valley College to build a manufacturing technology center at the former Barber-Colman property on South Main Street was approved by the Planning &…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A Rockford building that was once a nationally known entertainment venue is now owned by a local developer who says it could once again be a downtown attraction. Urban Equity Properties purchased…

By Chase Cavanaugh WNIJ News DEKALB - Northern Illinois University's Board of Trustees voted without dissent to appoint Dr. Lisa Freeman as the institution's 13th President Thursday. She's been the Acting President since last year,…