ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The battle to decide who will lead the Forest City is on as incumbent mayor Tom McNamara faces off ...

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 ...

"My commitment is to listen to the community and work together to make Rockford an even better place to live in." Meeks is seeking a second term on City Council to make sure that "all residents ...