Unemployment Rate Decreases In Rockford Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Winnebago County is higher than the Illinois average.

Hotline Established For Chemtool Fire In Winnebago County

See the latest announcement from the Winnebago County Government.

Winnebago County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Rockford area compares to Illinois for coronavirus vaccinations.

Rockford Area Unemployment Worsens: Feds

Winnebago County's unemployment rate is higher than the Illinois average.

Broadband Speed In Rockford Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Rockford area compares.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Winnebago County.

Advocates Praise West Push on Police Crisis Intervention Training

House Bill 28 aims to authorize at least 40-hours of certified training in crisis intervention for law enforcement officer recruits.

State Sen. Michael Hastings joins Mayor Tom McNamara in Byron

Investing in clean energy and preserving good-paying jobs among top priorities for legislative session

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Church Sues To End Illinois Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order

The lawsuit alleges Gov. J.B. Pritzker “flagrantly violated” Illinoisans' constitutional rights by deeming religious services nonessential.

Convicted Murderers Among 4,000 Released Inmates In IL

A Republican lawmaker accused the governor of "jeopardizing citizens across Illinois by letting criminals out of jail" amid coronavirus.

2nd State Rep Sues To Stop Gov's Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order

State Rep. John Cabello filed suit challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker's executive order Wednesday in Winnebago County Circuit Court.

Sexting Risks Would Be Taught In IL Schools Under New Bill

School children learning about sex education could soon learn about the dangers of “sexting.”

Justice Zenoff Gets Statewide Behavioral Health Leader Award

Prestigious “Lawrence Goodman Friend of the Field Award” given to Zenoff at the Rosecrance Ware Center on November 19.

Rep. West Honored with Behavioral Health Leadership Award

West championed legislation to expand Illinois' Mental Health First Aid law to Illinois school personnel to fight teen suicide.

Consumer groups release new energy study

ENERGY LEGISLATION COSTING ILLINOISANS BILLIONS IN HIGHER RATES

Illinois Republicans Disown Candidate Over Conspiracy Theories

The state GOP withdrew support for 17th District Congressional candidate Bill Fawell over social posts endorsing conspiracy theories.

What is a Pension?

This short and sweet video explains the functions of a pension.

Rockford Airport Money Is Coming, According To Rauner

State officials are speaking out on budget money planned for Chicago Rockford International Airport repair hub.

Family Separations At The Border: Rockford Protest On June 30

The protests will be held on June 30 outside the White House and in cities across the country, including one in Rockford.

Illinois Lawmakers OK Medical Marijuana At Schools

The bill is inspired by an 11-year-girl who battles epilepsy. It heads to Gov. Bruce Rauner next.

Senate Panel OKs Bill to Help Police, Towns Fight Opioid Crisis

Bivins plan encourages law enforcement to “deflect” from criminal arrest individuals who have overdosed and into addiction treatment