On Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker announced the confirmation of former Rockford Mayor Doug Scott as the Chairman of the Illinois ...

When the appropriateness of the All People Are Welcome sign on East State Street, was questioned, the community’s response ...

The holidays were always a joyous time at the Betts household in Machesney Park. The family’s four kids, 21-year-old Debby, 19-year-old Earl, 18-year-old Gary and ...

CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, is working with Illinois first ...

On March 10, work will begin on Phase 2 of the Whitman Street Reconstruction project. During the second phase, Whitman Street ...

ROCKFORD, Ill (WREX) – A Rockford family of four has been displaced after an early morning fire in the 1300 block of Benton Street. The Rockford Fire Department responded to the 1300 block of ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Kelly Maurici walks the Rock River Recreation Path in an orange coat. She pulls the hood up to keep warm as March starts with a chill. “It’s beautiful out: the Sun; the light ...

ROCKFORD - A Rockford man has been sentenced to 57 years in prison on the charge of first degree murder. Brandon Taylor, 32, also will be on mandatory supervised release for three years after he ...

Regional gas prices declined for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $2.94 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $2.98 per gallon, according to the ...

The arts and crafts retailer has been in operation for around 80 years, but has faced financial strife over the past year.