LET’S HOPE THEY CAN GET THAT CLOSURE. THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE A SETTLEMENT WITH COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JOHN NORRIS TODAY. NORRIS WAS PLACED ON LEAVE IN ...

Polk County Administrator John Norris, a respected yet controversial figure since joining county government in late 2020, has agreed to step down after two months on paid administrative leave.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara holds a significant fundraising lead over his opponent, Derrick Kunz, in the upcoming mayoral election. McNamara's campaign contributions largely come from construction ...

The Xavier coach – set to retire after 40 seasons on the sidelines – led the Saints to the Class 4A Iowa high school girls basketball state championship on Saturday, defeating North Polk ...

Waukegan inbounded the ball with 0.9 seconds left and got off the winning shot in a 59-57 victory over Rockford Guilford at the Class 4A sectional semifinal at Waukegan. Guilford coach Chris Dixon ...

Alongside federal partners, Cabello says he works with Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) for a solution to keep Rockford’s office open. Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joined LaHood in D.C. on Wednesday ...

NASCAR filed a countersuit Wednesday in U.S. District Court against 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing co-owner Curtis Polk. Here are questions and answers about the matter: 23XI ...

NASCAR filed a countersuit Wednesday in U.S. District Court against 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing co-owner Curtis Polk, citing that the parties “embarked on a strategy to threaten ...

Wait until you receive an e-mail from Lester, which is going to include the location of the car in the Rockford Hills district. Do not worry about the fact that, on the world map, the exact location ...

Ronald Lemke of Rockford, loving husband to Sherry, visitation Monday at the First Free Church of Rockford from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00. Burial will be Tuesday, 11:30 at Oak ...

A wildfire in Polk County, North Carolina, has grown to 593 acres but is now 63% contained. Firefighters have been battling the blaze with back burn operations and are hopeful rain is on the way.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Department of Child and Family Services is investigating following a report of domestic battery involving a Rockford council member. Janessa Wilkins, 40, of Rockford ...