Rockford will benefit from $2.4 million in funding for “site ready” construction projects aimed at laying the groundwork for ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Regional Site Readiness Program helps the area prepare for future industrial use. $2.5 million is ...

Eric Jackson was convicted in 2023.

A new record high temperature was recorded for Rockford Thursday afternoon as the mercury climbed to 55 degrees, breaking the ...

Rockford’s unemployment rate saw one of the largest decreases in the state of Illinois, dropping from 5.9% in 2023 to 4.9% in ...

In a heartwarming demonstration of gratitude, Redeemed Life Church partnered with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to provide 11,000 prepackaged healthy meals to local first responders.

Winnebago County and Rockford ended 2024 with their lowest unemployment rates of the ear, according to figures released ...

A state lawmaker is accusing U.S. senators and the governor of taking credit for Stellantis bringing jobs back to Belvidere, ...

The Beloit Health System is taking new steps to expand Roscoe’s NorthPointe Wellness Facility into a community hospital.

The Goodwill in Champaign is like the Disneyland of thrift stores – minus the overpriced churros and long lines for Space ...

Nestled in the heart of Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, The Brown Elephant is the cool kid of thrift stores. It’s the ...

December unemployment rates varied across Illinois metros, with job growth in some areas and decreases in others.