ROCKFORD - Village councilors in Rockford on Tuesday heard an industrial park is in the beginning stages of development. Mayor Ron Searight, in his report, said Chene Development Inc., an investme ...

Explore underrated weekend trips in Illinois for 2026, featuring scenic bluffs, river towns, cypress swamps, historic ...

Beat the Illinois heat at this family-friendly waterpark with lazy river floats, wave pool fun, and slides worth the drive all summer long ...

If you're ready to explore the outdoors near Chicago, you don't have to wait until spring. For cold weather camping options, ...

Find out how Freeport diver Tristan Peterson climbed two more spots on Saturday to finish in third at the IHSA boys state swim and dive meet ...

A popular café in the greater Grand Rapids area is expanding with its first Lakeshore location in Spring Lake. Meanwhile, in Grand Haven, city officials are working on a 20-year project to bring ...

During a Feb. 11 League of Women Voters meet-and-greet at the Roscoe Township Center, six candidates, from both parties, ...

Some in the community brace for impacts on the environment and in their wallets. A federal commissioner echoed their worries.

Rockford city officials released new information Wednesday in response to growing questions about a large-scale data center proposed by Monarch Energy.

It's fish fry season once again, and the Rockford area doesn't disappoint. Here are nearly 30 places serving up seafood to the masses on Fridays.

Work has visibly resumed at the partially completed Gameday Bay water park in Canton with blue panels replacing several black ...

More than 200 local vendors will come out over the weekend for the 45th annual Rockford Home Show.