As Illinois faces high unemployment, a persistent skills gap and thousands of at-risk youth, Rockford delivers opportunity ...

Millions of dollars are set aside for Rockford-area organizations and local projects as part of Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 ...

Rep. Maurice West (D-67th District) announced over $10 million in state funding for the Rockford area, including $3 million ...

Every city is famous for something. In fact, some places are famous for many things, even the Rockford area. From a bustling ...

Three men are accused of killing a 43-year-old man found dead outside his Illinois home, authorities say. The body of Ruben J ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker paid a visit to Rockford Thursday with a big announcement, informing Illinois residents and leaders that he would be running for another ...

Illinois bans the sale and use of most types of fireworks, with violators facing fines and possible jail time in some cases.

Gov. JB Pritzker officially announced his re-election campaign in a news release June 26, with rallies scheduled across the ...

Two people were killed in a plane crash on Saturday afternoon in Boone County, reported WREX, the NBC affiliate in Rockford.

Fireworks take place downtown Rockford, Illinois.