Rockford Public Schools will continue to provide free breakfasts and lunches despite SNAP cutbacks. Officials say they are ...

Rockford's City Council approved the demolition of the historic former Elks Lodge after a tie-breaking vote by the mayor. The ...

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A new solar project in Oregon, Illinois, pairs panels with battery storage to deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to local ...

The first College Football Playoff rankings will be released Tuesday. A look at how we think the top 12 will shake out when ...

Rockford Public Schools like STEAM Academy at Haskell will continue to provide free meals to students even if SNAP benefits ...

Allegiant and Rockford airport mark 20 years of partnership, offering nonstop flights to various destinations.

Christmas at the Farm is returning to Belvidere. The event will be held Nov. 7 from 5-9 p.m .and Nov. 8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Meyer’s Tails Up Farm, 5390 Irene Road, according to a community ...

Schnuck Markets is hosting a food drive at all 113 stores to support local food banks and pantries. The drive, which runs ...

Illinois prisons start a pilot program offering 775 free phone minutes monthly to inmates, aiming to strengthen family ties ...

The top most expensive homes sold in June 2025 in the Freeport area ranged from $370,000 to $622,000. The homes are located ...

Raising Cane's is opening 11 new restaurants across the U.S. in November, including one spot in Illinois. Here's where it's ...