Rockford may be just the fifth largest city in Illinois, but its housing market has been named the hottest in the nation.

Realtor.com placed Rockford, Illinois at the top of its Hottest Housing Markets list for December 2024. Here's why

Rockford might be best known for its industrial and manufacturing industry, having garnered the nickname “The Screw City.” The community of nearly 150,000 residents, Illinois’ fifth largest city, now stands out for another reason.

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Ah, Rockford—the accidental midway stop that nobody asked for but everyone now loves. Back in the early 1830s, three intrepid travelers from Galena decided to plop down here, likely because they were tired of trudging between Chicago and Galena without a decent rest stop.

Members of the Coalition of Latino Leaders (CLL) Support and Advocacy Committee met with key regional officials, including Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana, Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley,

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) shares things to keep in mind when taking your pets outside during extremely cold temperatures.

Dozens of Rockfordians saw parts of the Coronado Theater that they had never seen before. The oldest house in Rockford is receiving some temporary repairs as the community pushes to save the structure from demolition. A man went to a local hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound on Saturday.

Pawn shop owners charged A family that owns several pawn shops throughout Central Illinois is being charged by the Illinois Attorney General for allegedly running an organized retail crime enterprise.

Victory Cruise Lines returns to Chicago in April 2025, offering 10-day luxury cruises from Chicago to Toronto. With 36 trips scheduled, these cruises promise unforgettable Great Lakes experiences. The new Navy Pier Marina, set to open in Summer 2025, will enhance Chicago’s iconic waterfront with additional boating and leisure activities.

It's been cold, and while it hasn't been an absolutely brutal winter in Rockford, Chicago, and Northern Illinois as a whole, the weather still kind of sucks.

Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City is like a zoo, but for animals that actually belong in Illinois. This 2,000-acre park is home to bison, elk, wolves, and other creatures that used to roam the Prairie State before we decided parking lots were more interesting. The park’s star attractions are undoubtedly the bison.