Despite the absence of snow this winter, organizers of the 39th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition have made enough snow for the contest to take place. The annual

Pawn shop owners charged A family that owns several pawn shops throughout Central Illinois is being charged by the Illinois Attorney General for allegedly running an organized retail crime enterprise.

Police agencies in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, including Rockford, DeKalb, and Janesville, issued policy statements on immigration enforcement to address

Rockford may be just the fifth largest city in Illinois, but its housing market has been named the hottest in the nation.

Rockford ranked No. 1 on Realtor.com's list of the Hottest Housing Markets in December, surpassing 300 other metro areas across the country.

Realtor.com placed Rockford, Illinois at the top of its Hottest Housing Markets list for December 2024. Here's why

Illinois ranks among the highest rates of identified human trafficking cases in the United States. In 2023, Rockford ranked in the top 1% of human trafficking in the state. Over 270 human trafficking victims have visited drop-in centers in 2024.

Ah, Rockford—the accidental midway stop that nobody asked for but everyone now loves. Back in the early 1830s, three intrepid travelers from Galena decided to plop down here, likely because they were tired of trudging between Chicago and Galena without a decent rest stop.

Rockford's Charles "Chuck" Jefferson was a Winnebago County Board member and served in the General Assembly for 13 years. He died at age 79.

Rockford-area residents respond to new legislation that will align Illinois driving standards with the rest of the country.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) shares things to keep in mind when taking your pets outside during extremely cold temperatures.

Skills Competition will occur Feb. 10, Hall of Fame Induction and Awards ceremony and AHL All-Star Challenge will occur on Feb. 11