A federal judge on Tuesday sent a Rockford-area builder to prison for eight years, the harshest term possible under ...

The City of Rockford wants new homeowners to have a break from paying property taxes for three years. The Three-Year Property ...

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construction would start in the summer and be ready for its first residents sometime in 2027. Jeff Kolkey writes about government, economic development and other issues for the Rockford Register Star.

The Illinois Department of Transportation gives guidance to the public regarding the Rebuild I-39 project, set to be complete ...

Rockford’s south side may be getting some attention after City Council approved funding for four new apartment buildings ...

Rockford Ald. Gina Meeks will face a challenge to her re-election plans by the first woman to become part of the Pipefitters ...

Democrat Ali Abuihmoud will challenge Ald. Mark Bonne, D-14, in the Feb. 25 primary for Rockford City Council.

President Donald Trump's order to pause federally funded grants has jeopardized myriad programs and placed the jobs of dozens of employees in limbo in Rockford and across the region, Mayor Tom ...

More than 800 high school students from across the region learn what a successful future could look like through a career in the trades.