A roofing employee was injured Thursday after falling from a roof in unincorporated McHenry County near Huntley, officials said.

A wiffle ball celebration and a funeral were held Monday for an 11-year-old boy from Wonder Lake, whose "presence lit up ...

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara delivered his eighth State of the City address, highlighting accomplishments and warning of potential federal program cuts. McNamara touted progress in public safety ...

Rockford Jams, a summer concert series at Sinnissippi Park, begins June 5 and celebrates its 75th anniversary. The series features a mix of free and $5 concerts, including tribute bands for Lynyrd ...

A 19-year-old in Rockford has died after police found him with gunshot wounds. Rockford police said they responded just before 4 p.m. to the 1200 block of Revell Avenue for reports of shots fired ...

Brother Rice tacked on one more goal in the first quarter for a 4-2 lead before the teams played to a 1-1 draw in the second quarter for a 5-3 halftime lead for Brother Rice. In the middle of the ...

The 40-year-old driver was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. ROCKFORD (WREX) — A Rockford man has after a car crash on Rockford's southeast side Friday night.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — New housing could soon come to Rockford's East Side with proposed apartments in the works near East State Street. A developer has come forward asking for a special use ...

Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice defeated Rockford, 9-8, in a Division 1 boys lacrosse state semifinal on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from Parker Middle School in Howell.

Rockford IceHogs defenseman Cavan Fitzgerald has signed a two-year extension with the team, it was announced earlier this week.

Rockford was led by Ethan Gregory, who had three goals for the Rams. Brother Rice advances to Friday’s Division 1 state final at the University of Michigan at 4 p.m.

Susan Kacsits, 60, gets 1.5-20 years for allegedly embezzling over $200K from St. Peter's Lutheran Preschool in Rockford.