Rockford Public Schools partners with the city and police to take a different approach toward school resource officers. A two-year pilot program at Rockford's East and Auburn high schools would have a non-sworn mentor to support students.

13 recruits walked the stage at the Rockford Fire Department Recruit Academy Graduation Ceremony. 11 of them will be joining Rockford's department with two others joining smaller local departments.

Charles Weathersby, 40, has pleaded guilty to driving drunk and causing a crash that killed 30-year-old Eric Larson in April 2022.

University of Illinois Extension hosting youth leadership conference in Rockford

Freeport police and fire departments ring bells for Salvation Army

Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall marks 70 years in business selling Chevrolet, Buick, BMW, GMC, and Volkswagen vehicles in Rockford on Friday.

A new survey by the Freedom Economy Index found 42% of American small business owners say they can't afford to give out bonuses this year.

Rockford Police are searching for a suspect who shot two people on Thursday night.

An 18-year-old man is recovering at the hospital after being shot Thursday afternoon in Belvidere.

Rockford Police are searching for a suspect who shot two people on Thursday night.

Winnebago County finance committee learned more about the need for this expansion.

Firefighters from multiple Rockford-area agencies were called to the Chicago Rockford International Airport on Thursday afternoon for a plane that was diverted due to a report of smoke in the cockpit.

Employees at a non-profit charity believe the Christmas season is a time to give back, especially to those in need.