Rockford Teacher Hayley Gotzsche Celebrates 10 Years in the Classroom
Willowbrook Middle School's Choir and Theatre teacher reflects on her passion for music and teaching.
Blackhawks' Oliver Moore Out Indefinitely After Mammoth Clash Injury
David Keene, Conservative Movement Maestro, Dies at 80
Lifestyle
Rockford's St. Patrick's Day Parade Turns 50 This Year
Rockford's favorite St. Patrick's Day tradition celebrates a major milestone with a downtown parade, live music, food, drinks, and a free family-friendly after party.

Longtime Arkansas Pastor Claude Irvin Huskey Dies at 100
Huskey devoted over six decades to ministry in Mexico as a minister, evangelist, and missionary.
NAACP Rockford Branch Celebrates 100 Years of Black History Month
Community gathers for family-friendly event honoring past and present Black leaders and culture.
Business
7 Brew Drive-Thru Development Hits Zoning Hurdles in Rockford
Rockford planners raise concerns over parking, pavement, and median removal for proposed coffee shop location.

Gustafson's Furniture Closure and Reopening Confusion Leaves Rockford Customers Uncertain
Furniture store's social media announcements and deleted posts add to uncertainty for customers awaiting deliveries.
Rockford City Council Reconsiders $200,000 McDonald's Incentive
Alderman Karen Hoffman leads motion to revisit previously approved funding for proposed West Side location.
Crime
Rockford Cold Case: The Murder of Antonio Tate
Police seek new leads in 2009 killing of 24-year-old man on Rockford's West Side

Rockford Police Offer Rewards for Tips on Illegal Off-Road Vehicles
Authorities aim to crack down on dangerous ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets.
Rockford Alderman Faces Felony DUI Charges
Mark Bonne's DUI charges upgraded due to prior convictions in 2005 and 2009
Weather
Severe Storms, Warmth, and Hints of Winter Ahead for Northern Illinois
A classic Midwest weather rollercoaster is in store for the next week in the region.

Rockford Faces Severe Snow and Precipitation Deficits
Dry conditions raise fire risk as region enters spring planting season
Pilot Killed in Small Plane Crash in Poplar Grove, Illinois
83-year-old Richard C. McClung identified as the sole victim of the incident
Politics
Illinois Rep. Criticizes Governor's State of the State Address
State Rep. Joe Sosnowski says Pritzker ignored key issues facing Illinois

Rockford Residents Endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate
Community leaders highlight Kelly's record of serving people over profits
Illinois Orders U.S. Flags Lowered to Honor Death of Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson
Statewide directive issued under Illinois Flag Display Act to fly flags at half-staff through February 28