Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara and the City Council began a new four-year term on Monday as newly elected city officials were seated. McNamara won election for a third time April 1, defeating ...

Following closely on the heels of the Lyrid meteor shower, the Aquardis (also sometimes spelled Aquardiis) meteors are some of the best astral views of the year, especially from the Southern ...

Two of eight mayors from the Rockford region who were said to be backing a movement to restore executive powers to the Winnebago County chairman's office say that is not true. Two weeks ago ...

When this meteor shower lights up the night sky, “you’ll know that Earth is crossing the path of the most famous comet,” said Shauna Edson of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

ROCKFORD (WREX) — Drivers going across the Rock River in Rockford through the first week of May should watch for some lane closures as bridge inspections get underway. City of Rockford Public ...

Stargazers are in for a treat this May bank holiday as the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is set to light up UK skies. As many as 30 to 40 meteors per hour could streak across the predawn sky as the ...

H&H’s here to help with the ultimate guide to the Royal Ascot dress code for each enclosure. We cover everything from the length of dresses suitable for Royal Ascot, to the accepted width of ...

Alfredson has lived in Rockford for most of her life and has been a resident at Peterson Meadows for 26 years. She worked at Woodward and has been a part of many charity organizations. She ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A chant echoed from council chambers. “Jaime! Jaime! Jaime!” led family, friends and supporters of Jaime Salgado: the newest city council member for Rockford’s 11th Ward.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The body of Steve Cloyd, the Rockford-native who went missing when Hurricane Helene hit Tennessee last year, has been found. Cloyd’s remains were found along the ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Those who live in Rockford’s 13th ward now have a place to make their voices heard. Tamir Bell, the 13th ward’s alderman-elect, opened his new office on Saturday.

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