Rockford News

The 497-foot Morgan Street Bridge christened Tuesday has a 370-foot tiered-arch main span.

In less than a year's time, Rockford's Keonta Burnell went from a low-paid laborer at a barbershop to a small business owner strategizing on how to expand.

This little guy is the famous Sock Monkey, originally created in Rockford by the Nelson Knitting Co.

Opening statements began in the murder trial against a Rockford man who is accused of killing a teen during a shooting at a west side gas station in 2012.

Williams-Manny Insurance Group will host their first ever Affordable Care Act Enrollment Day Saturday, Dec. 21 at their office at 555 S. Perryville Rd. in Rockford.

Rock Valley College, Rockford, Ill., is searching for at least one investment manager for its $9.5 million foundation, confirmed Michael Papp, interim director of business services.

The area around 11th street and Harrison in Rockford is in for a facelift as a private developer gets the OK from the city of Rockford to flatten the vacant Pump Handle Inn.

A "Rock and a Hard Place" is a new faith-based comedy show that will be based on Rockford and partially filmed in our area.

Some Illinois lawmakers are concerned saying people should "have a choice" whether to file an application on paper or through their computer since some people may not have access to computers.

Longhorn Steakhouse is now open just outside of American TV. The location is over 6,000 square feet and owners say they plan on becoming active in our community starting with the Salvation Army.

Just before 7 a.m., Boone County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a car accident in the 6300 block of Route 173.

Harvard University says four buildings on its campus outside Boston are being evacuated due to unconfirmed reports of explosives.

Trumpeter Charles Lazarus was on the road in Rockford, Ill., last week, when he spoke by phone about his big concert this Thursday in Wayzata .

Rockford police say a 30-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident early Sunday Morning.

Our military heroes have given up a lot to help defend our freedom so on Saturday their families got some special deliveries from the big guy himself: Santa Claus! He and Mrs. Claus made an early stop in Rockford to make some special deliveries.

There's a new movement in town focused on transforming Rockford into a better place to live.

More than 500 Girl Scouts showed up to the BMO Harris Bank Center Saturday for the annual cookie kick-off.

A Rockford man is arrested for burglary after he allegedly broke into a home, stole jewelry, and sold it, all while under police surveillance.

Monday, December 16, 2013, Rock and a Hard Place TV will be holding an open casting call and Kickstarter Launch Party at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Rockford, IL.

However, a major effort, called Transform Rockford is trying to flip that image and improve the area.