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 ...

A new political force called the Rockford Muslim PAC has donated tens of thousands to candidates for Rockford City Council.

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 Ald. Gina Meeks will face a challenge to her re-election plans by the first woman to become part of the Pipefitters ...

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 ...