Virgil Hobson, 57, and Christopher Williams, 49, both Democrats will appear on the ballot for Rockford's Fifth Ward. With three Democrats and no Republicans vying to represent southwest Rockford, the primary likely will decide the outcome of the election. Early voting started Jan. 16.

Vote for the current Illinois flag not because it is so great, but because anything else wastes our tax dollars.

The weekend brings a Jo Koy show and the North End Hot Chocolate Crawl along with fundraisers, live music, art exhibits and more to the Rockford area.

Country music artist Walker Hayes is coming to Hard Rock Live at the Hard Rock Casino Rockford in April. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Hayes topped the country music

A record number of passengers traveled through the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) in 2024, the airport announced on Wednesday. More than 262,000 passengers

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The first downtown Starbucks is officially open after months of anticipation. The new Starbucks is located at 211 W. State Street, in a building that has been vacant for years. The new addition comes as part of a redevelopment project by Urban Equity Properties.

Others receiving votes: 11, Casey-Westfield 17. 12, Dieterich 15. 13, Edinburg 7. 14, Winchester-West Central 7. 15, Bluford Webber 5. 16, South Beloit 4. 17, Princeville 3. 18, Mounds Meridian 3. 19, Hinckley-Big Rock 2. 20, Dakota 2. 21, Okaw Valley 1.

6. Hinsdale Central (19-2) 66 8 7. Homewood-Flossmoor (19-2) 65 7 8. Lisle (Benet Academy) (18-4) 58 6 9. Rock Island (19-2) 31 9 10. Lincoln Park (18-3) 13 10

CLASS 4ARank  School                             Rec      Pts  Prev1.    Quincy (8)                         (18-1)    142    12.    Chicago Kenwood (2)       (20-1)    126    23.    Bolingbrook (3)                (20-2)    122    44.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - While it’s nothing like what folks in the Deep South and the Gulf Coast have seen earlier in the week, the Stateline was on the receiving end of a bit of snow Wednesday, just enough to cover the ground and make travel a bit treacherous.

The weekly release of the IHSA AP Basketball Polls on Wednesday featured three local teams retaining their spots as ranked teams.

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