Jim Hagerty

Marches organized by Francisco Onofre are unlike others held locally in that they span a total of 12 to 15 miles.

Duke Webb's fitness exam is now set for Sept. 22.

Once red-light district, Midtown, today, is one of Rockford's richest ethnic business districts.

The two Main Street properties have been contaminated by the longtime dry-cleaning business that operated at the site.

Savannah Bay Strandin and Tristan Tapscott opened Mockingbird on Main two years ago.

Students say they will never forget their time in the stateline.

Stacy Jones closed nearly $8 million in loans using a first-time buyer assistance program in 2022.

Officials say they are already in the process of removing lead water lines.

Outdoor dining is here to say for several Rockford eateries.

Small businesses are finding success by pooling their resources.

Violating the city's "no bike" ordinance could result in hefty fines.

Tina Jacobs plans to donate proceeds of "Pieces of Me" to help others in their own journey to health and wellness.

Judge Joe McGraw determined that he has no jurisdiction to grant Smith's request.

Joy Sellers is ready to clean up Freeport neighborhoods.

Participating businesses included J.R. Kortman Center for Design, Mary's Place, GEM, and Urban Equity Properties.

Vaccine mandates were a hot-button issue, especially when they were first rolled out.

Half of Gensler's sales on plants and flowers grown at their greenhouses will go to Rosecrance.

Members of the Jefferson's business incubator class aren't actually competing for working capital, but they're walking away with valuable business tools.

The 2004 stabbing death of Kevin Clewer may have received break it needed.

The Founders Commission was formed in 2023.

Organizers of the 2023 Rockford Summit on Racism say true changes with coming together as a community.

East State Street will be open on market Fridays this year. Food trucks that were previously on East State in previous years will now be located under the Jefferson Street Bridge.

Art therapy is defined as "a distinct discipline that incorporates creative methods of expression through visual art media," however, the mental health experts at Forest City Counseling say it's much more than that.

A man in his 30s has been arrested for allegedly damaging one headstone, however, staff has since found between 12 and 15 grave markers that have been vandalized.

Kathy Mehalko's six-acre property is currently home to 19 dogs.

An expansion of Nature At The Confluence will connect South Beloit and Beloit, Wisconsin.

Three of South Beloit's five municipal departments are run by women.

Dentists say the initial stress of the pandemic has long subsided, but the physical effects are just now started to show.

The new owner hopes to have the beach and campground open to the public by Memorial Day weekend.

Oswaldo Leon's sister says her family wants justice for her brother and the community.

Roads and campgrounds will soon be bustling with RVs and camping trailers.

Prices on essential items like beef and eggs are expected to remain high all year.

William Jones is accused of killing 63-year-old Peggy Anderson

Economists say the market isn't expected to fully recover until 2025.

Some downtown Rockford businesses are rolling with the changes while others are closing up shop.

He's currently lodged in the Winnebago County jail without bond.

Tenants are of the Charles Street Shopping Center are now looking for new homes.

The village is seeing an influx of visitors thanks to a growing interest in hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.

Mark Nelson has lived in the Pearl Avenue home since 1976.

Jeffrey Stacy admitted to sending pictures of his genitals to two women.

Homeowners are urged to do business with local, reputable companies.

John Carlos Boose claims his public defender mishandled evidence.

A local hardware store manager says owning a portable generator is never a bad idea, especially for those who live in areas where power is often lost during storms.

The grant will help Rochelle get into the intermodal shipping business, which experts say, will be a boon for the city and Northern Illinois.

Hope will spend the rest of her days living at Hoo Haven with other birds of prey like hawks, eagles, and owls.

An 11-year-old's Facebook post, and a fundraiser associated with it, has gone viral.

Experts say people are still working through trauma brought on by COVID-related isolation.