Rockford News

Illinois is ramping up its chemical handling facilities – over 100 new sites each year! How prepared is your community for chemical emergencies?

March 2023 saw Illinois smash a job record with over 6 million nonfarm payroll jobs. What's driving this growth in our local economy?

The Illinois wheat industry is gearing up for a big change! A checkoff program to enhance market opportunities has been approved. How will this impact local agriculture?

With CWD now confirmed in four more counties, Illinois deer hunters need to stay informed. How is the state managing this growing threat?

The Second Sunday in May is when we celebrate Mother's Day according to the Farmers Almanac, so this year (2025) it will fall on Sunday, May 11.

Hooters has filed for bankruptcy, citing $376 million in debt. While the company says it’s staying open, the future of its 16 Illinois locations—including Rockford—remains uncertain.

Prepare for your Illinois river trip with expert advice on weather conditions, gear, and picking up tips from insurance professionals at PayneWest.

We've known these closures were going to happen since the beginning of the year, and now we've entered the final days of operation for some popular stores in the Midwest.

Every now and then when I stop into a convenience store during a road trip, I'll drop 10 bucks on some scratch-offs, and there's no real skill to choosing which game I play.

The United States Government owns approximately 1/3 of land in America, about 640 million acres out of 2.3 billion, making them the largest landowner.