Rockford News

Rockford Police and Illinois law enforcement agencies are increasing seat belt enforcement during the Memorial Day holiday travel period as part of the statewide Click It or Ticket campaign.

Rockford’s beloved Davis Park is getting live music back this summer with the brand-new free RockYard Music Fest arriving in August.

Illinois SNAP changes are already impacting thousands of families, and a free emergency food pickup is happening in Rockford this Saturday.

The Illinois State Fair has announced that The Avett Brothers will perform at the Grandstand stage in Springfield during the 2026 fair lineup.

The Illinois State Fair announced that legendary southern rock band 38 Special will perform a free Grandstand concert in Springfield on August 17, 2026.

A fire at Church’s Texas Chicken in Machesney Park has temporarily shut down the popular restaurant, and locals say this isn’t the first fire at that building.

After months of confusion and customer frustration, Gustafson’s Furniture and Mattress in Rockford has officially announced it is permanently closing and launching a liquidation sale.

The Bricks in Cherry Valley finally has a restaurant tenant, and all signs seem to point toward Mexican food.

Illinois shoppers are being warned about a fake Costco email promising a free YETI wagon in exchange for survey answers and shipping fees.

Illinois flags will fly at half-staff on May 15, 2026, as the state honors fallen law enforcement officers during Peace Officers Memorial Day.