Rockford's Mark Bonne easily defended his City Council seat from a challenge by a political newcomer in Tuesday's Democratic ...

Colman redevelopment project, Ald. Gabrielle Torina has won another 4-year term representing southwest Rockford.

After hearing an alderman's complaints about a Rockford welcome sign multiple times recently, a City Council committee weighed in on the message.

Steward, 41, of Rockford, emerged as a community leader when his friend and colleague Jay Larson was killed during a March 27 ...

Winnebago County Board Member Jaime J. Salgado challenged a Rockford City Council official for his seat. Here's what happened ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Tamir Bell focuses on history. Standing atop The Standard in downtown Rockford, the 21-year-old winner of the 13th Ward Democratic Primary thanks an eager crowd.

Many familiar faces expect to return to City Hall after the Apr. 1 consolidated general election, but some fresh faces could soon enter the chamber.

A collage of colorful, metal art greets those driving into Rockford near the I-90/I-39 ramp on E. State Street. On the ...

Rockford’s 3rd Ward Alderman Chad Tuneberg received backlash after he expressed frustration with the city’s welcome sign. The sign off of I-90 and East State ...

The City of Rockford, the Rockford Area Arts Council, and the Rockford Public Library have named a new Poet Laureate and Youth Poet for 2025. Lydia Kozlowski has been named ...

A Republican lawmaker was slammed for his "ignorant" concern that a sign reading "All People Are Welcome" would encourage immigrants to commit crimes.

Construction is set to begin this spring on a new sprawling central Ohio neighborhood built by M/I Homes. The Columbus area’s largest homebuilder, M/I will begin ...