Laura Whale, a former Rockford resident, is returning to her hometown to participate in the IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford half-triathlon. Krystle Carter, a local CrossFit enthusiast, was inspired to ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker paid a visit to Rockford Thursday with a big announcement, informing Illinois residents and leaders that he would be running for another ...

Construction projects have taken over the streets of Rockford this summer, frustrating some local businesses and slowing foot traffic downtown.

Measles vaccination rates among Rockford area school children have declined, increasing vulnerability to outbreaks. Illinois schools require vaccinations, but religious and medical exemptions are ...

The Rockford race is a qualifying race for the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, which will take place Nov. 8 and 9 in Marbella, Spain.

Tyler Zumdahl was well aware of Eastland history as former 3-sport star there. Coach of Year added a great chapter to that history.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — New housing could soon come to Rockford's East Side with proposed apartments in the works near East State Street. A developer has come forward asking for a special use ...

Property description: This historic Italianate-style home on the river across from Settlers Park has three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. There are built-ins in the kitchen. The home includes a ...

Two people were killed in a crash north of Rockford Tuesday morning, according to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office.

A corpse flower that smells like rotting meat and only blooms once every three to 10 years is ready to make its big appearance in Rockford.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A white sheet covers the side of a Rockford Mass Transit District bus. In the Rock River Valley Pantry’s parking lot, leaders from the Rockford Food Insecurity Task Force ...