Friday was the first day of the event. It runs through Sunday at the UW Health Sports Factory in downtown Rockford.

It's not every day a wedding party includes 14 flower girls and ring bearers — or an entire third-grade class. But as one elementary teacher planned her big day, she knew there was no one else she'd ...

The garden includes a series of outdoor learning spaces in The Grove Nature Playscape at Severson Dells. Families are invited ...

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With the work Lifescape has done Rockford is considered a dementia friendly city according to the Illinois Cognitive ...

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2024, an estimated 14,700 people were hurt by fireworks, more than ...

Thousands of athletes from across the Midwest will take over the fields for not one, but two major sports tournaments.

A bipartisan bill looks to get a better picture of the current state of weather monitoring systems across the country.

The garden includes a series of outdoor learning spaces in The Grove Nature Playscape at Severson Dells. Families are invited ...

If you plan on spending time outside on Saturday, you’ll want to make sure you are putting on your sunscreen. Our UV index will be at a 9, meaning sunburns can happen in just 20 minutes. Make sure to ...

(WIFR) - Several communities across the stateline will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, parades and festivals.

A rise in business scams has caused significant financial loss since 2022, according to the Better Business Bureau.