Rockford needs a better-educated workforce if the community is going to be transformed, writes Transform Rockford's Wally ...

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent for the Rockford Register Star.

"Evidence suggests the county had funds available but chose not to allocate them to the Veterans Assistance Commission," ...

Area leaders gathered at the Hard Rock Casino Rockford Wednesday to meet Winnebago County's newest K-9 officer, a black lab ...

A Universal Newborn Support System is coming to Winnebago County residents. Alignment Rockford has led a collaborative ...

Rufus Mathews, a Black high school All-American halfback at West, has stayed in Rockford his whole life and says he was ...

Oklahoma City-based Spark Properties has stormed into the Rockford real estate market, investing $8 million to acquire five ...

Loves Park Police officers shot a man near the 600 block of Sheridan Drive Wednesday night as the officers were responding to ...

No. 3-ranked Pecatonica girls pressure Lutheran into making mistakes, wins first sectional title and will now play state's No. 2-ranked team.

Stillman Valley, and senior star Taylor Davidson, find a way to rally for 47-45 win over rival Byron for 2A sectional title.

The Rockford area offers a variety of events this weekend, including concerts, festivals, and family-friendly activities. The ...

Elon Musk agreed to come on "The Daily Show" after host Jon Stewart delivered a takedown of DOGE, the cost-cutting initiative he unofficially leads.