Store shelves of school supplies are empty and backpacks are filled as kids begin their first days of school. Parents also share their child’s first-day excitement on social media, but how safe is it?
While it’s far from a done deal, a geomagnetic storm peaking in the atmosphere may bring the Northern Lights to skies in our region. You need to be in the right spot, however, to see them.
The $3 million dollar grant aims to spur economic development in communities most impacted by the pandemic, and Ogle County was one of the hardest hit in Illinois.
“The shooting ... was not a random act, and appeared to be a targeted incident that occurred outside the park,” police said in a statement posted to Facebook.
Pastor Ruby Martin says the motto of the event is a little bit of love goes a long way and she hopes that love is something families can bring home with them.
Organizers say the celebration brings awareness about the club to some who didn’t know about it. It also honors some members who have been with the club for decades.
After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, which isolated many people from their communities, the goal of the initiative is to bring together residents for new, fun events while also supporting local small businesses.
After ten months of fighting for her life, one Rockford woman walks out of the UW-Health Hospital in Madison with new lungs and a different perspective on the world.
Rockford realtors took a ride to visit key spots in Rockford, with the hopes of using those assets to lure more people to the region, and get them to stay.
City leaders say Dekalb wasn’t telling it’s story loud enough, but with a fourth new project in the works, the barb city’s successes are no longer a secret.
In June 2022 25 Incidents happened after hours at parks and facilities owned by the Rockford park district. Then in July, four people were shot and two died at Sinnissippi Park after the park was closed.
Rockford's own Durian Bogan and Josh Branson are nearing their first full length documentary film, 'Who's in your corner?' highlighting the accomplishments of the Mayweather boxing family.
Seven local vendors and artists collaborate to help the only pet food pantry in Winnebago County fill its shelves as demand for pet supplies nearly doubles.
Several refugees built Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Rockford decades ago, including those from Poland and Ukraine. With residents from Brovary, Ukraine in town for the week, they hope the power of prayer shines a light on a dark time in Europe.
To store body camera footage from the Belvidere Police Department, the Boone County State’s Attorney’s Office transfers it from CDs to E-Discovery. But it could get complicated with more agencies in need of space to store video.
YWCA and The Literacy Council broke barriers Thursday with a partnership announcement that will provide area residents on the west side easier access to language classes and adult literacy programs.
