"Our mission to become sustainable and eco-friendly was always a passion for Rockford Art Deli, so when we were approached to join Allmade as a founder, the answer was an easy 'yes,'" co-owner Jarrod Hennis said.

More than 40 workers could be laid off under the plan. They could be rehired though, although not as employees. They'd be outsourced to Rockford Public School District 205, the YMCA or other partners in a new collaboration.

April 22, the the group will host the BareThatBody photo shoot at the downtown YMCA. Participants will be in beachwear, whatever they feel comfortable with. It's an opportunity for those who may be uncomfortable with their bodies to…

Werckle was born Aug. 10, 1939, in Peoria and grew up in Rockford, where he aspired to become a doctor at a young age. After graduating from East High School in 1957, he received a bachelor’s degree from Cornell College in Mount Vernon,…

Saturday, March 31 was a pretty magical day for Chuck Jefferson -- dozens of his friends and colleagues gathered to honor the former state representative from Rockford, a library was named after him, and it was his birthday.

On March 25, investigators learned that the victim failed to cooperate with the prosecution of Joseph Perez. Further investigation revealed that Joseph Perez allegedly made unlawful contact with the victim. with the help of Christina Perez,…

the money has not been earmarked for a specific project but will be allocated once officials evaluate where it's most needed. She said donations like UEP's are typically used for extras--things they cannot afford in their normal budgeting…

Although the utility the tax will right the ship this year without raising property taxes, it's not a permanent fix. A looming pension crisis and other economic woes in Springfield could result in systemic issues on the local level.

By Jim Hagerty Contributor ROCKFORD -- Winnebago County Board Chairman Frank Haney addressed several issues Wednesday during his second State of the County address at Giovanni's Restaurant & Convention Center. Haney, who won the…

By Jim Hagerty Contributor ROCKFORD -- Although home rule dominated the headlines this primary election cycle, there were several key state and local elections. Below are results of Tuesday's contested races. Local Results…

Proponents asked voters to give them the power to make local decisions that are currently made at the state level. Mayor Tom McNamara sought to use home rule to diversify the city's revenue sources to take a heavy burden off the backs of…

When Jojo G. needed a job, she took a chance to call the Rockford City Market to pitch a booth. She bluffed her way into a path that has now become her career.

A conversation with his daughter about a year ago led one Rockford resident to create an organization helping hundreds of homeless teenagers in the area.

ROCKFORD — Winnebago County, the Winnebago County State’s Attorney and the City of Rockford announce that the County and City have filed lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against a number of…

Just a few days remain to educate residents about a major ballot issue in Rockford. In this week’s WNIJ Friday Forum, Jenna Dooley talks with those involved in getting their message out to voters before they hit the polls on Tuesday.