Starting July 1, 2025, a 15% tobacco tax increase will apply to non-cigarette tobacco products in Illinois, raising the ...

BMX riders from across Illinois will be headed to Elgin this fall for the 2025 BMX State Championship, which is being held ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

The third and final race weekend of NASCAR’s three-year deal with the city brought fans from throughout the country, with first-time race attendees and seasoned fans flooding through the gates.

Davis & Elkins College has released the president’s and dean’s list for the Spring 2025 semester. The president’s list ...

Four Illinois metropolitan statistical areas, including Rockford and Peoria, appear on WalletHub's latest list of Most & Least Educated Cities in America. For its study, WalletHub looked at 150 MSAs ...

The Fourth of July just ended but there's still plenty of summer left, especially in the Rockford area. Don't miss out on ...

Every city is famous for something. In fact, some places are famous for many things, even the Rockford area. From a bustling ...

Showcase is highlight of summer basketball in Rockford. Plus final standings for all 16 Rockford-area boys basketball teams.

The Chicago Blackhawks wrapped up development camp on Thursday, but at least a few of the players headed toward the holiday ...

The cost of living is 29.31% lower in Rockford, IL The total income needed is $15,865 less than your current household income. Transportation tends to cost 1.50% lower.