The Illinois Community College Board will send a total of $3.6 million to 32 colleges, including Rock Valley College in Rockford, to support students facing depression

If you saw strange lights in the sky over northern Illinois on Tuesday night, you’re not alone. Rockford, Illinois resident Steve Heilmeyer was among those who saw

Lunar New Year, the 51st annual Rockford Boat, Vacation and Fishing Show and Rockford Ale Fest, along with fundraisers, live music, comedy shows and more to the Rockford area. What: Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes has guest starred on shows such as “Life and Beth,

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 Mayor Tom McNamara said a federal funding pause ordered by President Donald Trump has placed needed assistance programs and jobs at risk.

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

Results from the National Assessment for Educational Progress reading test shows 8th graders in Illinois out preformed national averages.

More and more Illinois colleges and universities are offering full tuition scholarships. “The Huskie Pledge,” “The Rockford Promise,” “The Illinois Commitment” -- everyone’s got one now. But as nice as zero tuition sounds,

Nearly 42% of Illinois women 18 and older experienced domestic violence at least once in their life, according to a July 2024 report from the Rockford Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention.

A new bill in the Illinois Senate would require state law enforcement agencies to cooperate with U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) and repeal the state's TRUST Act, which places limitations on police action.

Lawmakers in Springfield are aiming to lower prescription drug prices with the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Act.

Tammy Tracey went missing in 1987. Her remains were found in 1988 in a forest preserve near Rockford, Illinois.