Kevin Mageland says just wants to give back to the community.

Everyone has their holiday traditions, including the Rockford Dance Company. Their performance of "The Nutcracker" is only a few days away. The dancers have been practicing for months. There are also many people backstage coordinating the music, lights, and props. It all leads up to one magical performance.

Rock House Kids is expanding its facility in Rockford. This will allow them to open their door to more in the area as well as offer more to the kids already attending.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced Wednesday that its new DeKalb Data Center is now operational.

Josh Matthews, the Burpee Museum's director of paleontology, has been featured in a new video with YouTuber Mr. Beast.

The Boone County Fair announced that the 2011 American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery, will be a 2024 headliner.

Nate Smith, known for songs such as "World on Fire" and "Whiskey on You", is set to perform at Rockton's Old Settlers Days on June 14th, 2024.

Kristopher Johnson, 20, of Machesney Park, has been arrested on charges of child pornography.

Pioneer Real Estate is merging with Dickerson Nieman Realtors to form the largest independent brokerage in the area.

The Kilburn Avenue Boys and Girls Club will now be known as the Boys and Girls Club of Rockford-Stenstrom Unit, in an effort to recognize the generosity and commitment of Bobby and Melissa Stenstrom.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced Wednesday that its new DeKalb Data Center is now operational.

Freeport Police seized two semiautomatic pistols, a 50-round drum magazine, a high-capacity magazine, and a Glock conversion kit which would allow the weapons to fire as a short-barreled rifle, police said.

Rock Valley College held an open house to show off their new Hylfex Learning Classroom. This is aimed to help improve the learning experience for those in the Early Childhood education programs at the College.