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Midway Village Museum used its “Living History Weekend” to show visitors what life was like during the Civil War.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An early morning house fire in displaced one adult and costs more than $150,000 in damages, according ...
"That’s what this was about. Walking for the ones that cannot walk no more, speaking for those that cannot speak no more." ...
Rockford firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a condominium on Ampitheatre Drive early Saturday morning, causing ...
Civic Committee, founded by Joe Marino in 1963, continued to host the city's annual celebration despite challenges such as ...
Three men have been charged with first-degree murder after beating a man to death on the front steps of his Rockford home on ...
Fourth of July fireworks show is moving to a new location, and that means there are new best places downtown to watch the ...
Downtown shop owners hope the $14 million boutique hotel will increase foot traffic while maintaining the city's small-town ...
The weekend brings Living History Weekend, Cars & Coffee and Frida Fest, along with fundraisers, live music, Independence Day ...
Rockford is home to a lot of public art installations. This summer, a group of students is adding even more through the ...
As Illinois faces high unemployment, a persistent skills gap and thousands of at-risk youth, Rockford delivers opportunity ...
ROCKFORD (WREX) — A talented performer from the 815 area is stepping onto the national stage in a role she's long dreamed of.