The lives of many have been altered by the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s restrictions, from business owners, down to the people that work inside those businesses.
A staple of holiday celebration in the Stateline kicks off, and most of the Stroll on State events will take place virtually in 2020, but many say they are still excited to celebrate the holidays this year.
As World Pancreatic Cancer Day falls during a time and with the coronavirus pandemic changing the way many of us go to the doctor, early detection could be delayed.
With health experts discouraging people from traveling for the holidays, millions of Americans are still going ahead with their plans as safely as possible.
If you were up early enough Tuesday morning, you woke up to reduced visibility levels and widespread snow falling. This marks the first measurable snow to occur in the region for the season.
A tradition 50 years in the making comes to fruition, as officials at Rock Valley College share items that have been stored in a time capsule since 1970.
Less than two weeks ago, severe storms ripped through the town of Winnebago, damaging homes, businesses, and one of the town’s most beloved traditions.
In less than a week, the biggest Stateline holiday celebration will begin, and volunteers have been hard at work to make the city ready to spread cheer.
A handful of area restaurants and bars close their dining rooms after the Winnebago County Health Department sends a loud message to follow Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions.
A popular Christmas attraction for nearly two decades has lost a valued member of its family. One of the founders, known for playing Santa Claus at the “Christmas in the Country” celebration, Rod Quies passed away on Saturday morning, according to his family.
Evans is a Rockford native who graduated from Jefferson High School. His personality, communication skills, and leadership attributes have fueled his career growth and positive impact at Rockford-area employers MCI Telecommunications and American Income Life Insurance Company, despite not having a degree.
Ice skating moms and hockey dads have wanted the outdoor ice rink in Rockton to reopen for many years, and now volunteers are hard at work making that a reality.
First Student Rockton lost many of its older drivers during the pandemic, and has been borrowing drivers from First Student Belvidere this school year.
The week is sponsored by the Northern Illinois Homeless Coalition and held right before thanksgiving to bring awareness to the hundreds of people living in Rockford without a roof over their heads.
For the eighth year in a row, footsteps will make a difference in the lives of veterans, as a local five-k raises money for the Veterans Drop-In Center.
One person is dead after colliding with a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction on N. Meridian Road on Rockford's far west side early Saturday morning.
With the coronavirus pandemic affecting the methods non-profits typically use to fundraise, like pancake breakfasts and donation drives, organizations are forced to make major adjustments.
For 40 years Zach West, his family, and friends have done what they can to keep his diabetes under control and keep him safe but they say they don’t have that to worry about any longer.
59-year-old Tina Cornellier of Beloit has been identified as the person who was killed in a house fire that took place early Friday morning on Grand Avenue.
Rockford Police are on the scene after a reported shooting near the intersection of Auburn Street and Cumberland Street on Rockford’s west side Friday night.
29-year-old Demarcus Latin of Rockford has been charged with four counts of first degree murder after he was identified as a suspect following a suspicious death back in October.
This year’s goals include collecting over 3,000 winter wear items to donate to the shelters and $25,000 with 100 percent of the proceeds will be divided amongst the four participating shelters.
