A popular Rockford restaurant, "15th and Chris," went up in flames over the weekend.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford had a few visitors this week with the Synchronized Skating sectional championships taking place at the BMO Center. "Nice community, everyone is really nice, friendly," said Jay Lopez a resident of Chicago.

"So I met someone from Massachusetts as well as someone from Oregon," said Khai Yang a visitor from out of town.

"Honestly it's been nicer weather here than it is in Minnesota, so it's been like a little treat for us," said Patti and River who reside in Minnesota.

According to many from outside the Stateline, there are a few things to like about Rockford

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The BMO Center in downtown Rockford is a busy place this weekend as it hosts the Synchronized Skating Sectional Championship.

Northern Illinois University introduced the Huskie's new mascot on Friday, Mission III.

Rockford organization celebrates one year of housing rehabilitation loans

Brian Sample, 41, of Poplar Grove, a former Byron Police recruit already serving time for the sexual assault of a female trainee, was found guilty this week of charges of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child.

With several Winter Weather Advisories declared ahead of Saturday's expected snowfall, municipalities across the Rockford region have declared snow emergencies, meaning parking ordinances are in effect.

A massive multi-vehicle crash on snowy Interstate 90 has snarled traffic for hours, officials said Friday.

A Freeport man, identified as Thomas Zulke, 27, was killed Thursday after he lost control of his vehicle, crashed, and was ejected from the car.

a 2.6 million dollar grant to help bolster the Rockford aviation workforce. Helping create and maintain jobs.

Illinois Democratic Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are outraged over a rifle that's being marketed to children.

Synchronized ice skating tournament held in Rockford this week

New integrated family medicine program comes to Rockford's UIC