We Are Rockford

It's not easy being in the food business these days. More proof of that fact today as a bankrupt franchisee announced they must now sell all of their Illinois Pizza Hut locations.

Over the next 30 days or so, you and your pets are more likely to get a blast of spray from a skunk that at any other time of the year in Illinois. Here's why Illinois' skunks are going to be out and around...and possibly kind of cranky.

It may seem like winter-like conditions are still pretty far away, but I should remind you that in some years, we've already had our first snowfall in Northern Illinois by now. Well, it hasn't snowed yet...but here's when it more than likely will snow for the first time this season.

Every Man's Worst Nightmare... The Groin Shot Ah yes, the dreaded hit to the family jewels. It's the kind of pain that instantly turns a grown man into a crumpled heap, grasping at life and dignity. The Pain Imagine someone tapping on a bruise ...

In an exclusive backstage interview at Hard Rock Live in Rockford, we had the chance to sit down with the incredibly talented Teddy Swims.

If you've been looking for a sign to eliminate alcohol from your life forever, this is it.

Illinois' one-percent state grocery tax is set to phase out in January of 2026, which should save all of us some money. How much money? Let's take a look at what some individual cities and towns in Illinois are currently paying out in grocery taxes right now, and hope that Illinois cities don't decide to impose their own grocery taxes like two cities have already done.

One particular brand has one particular ice cream flavor that was, according to a class action lawsuit, falsely advertised. Although the company admits to no wrongdoing, they're still set to pay out almost $9 million in settlement money to Illinois residents (along with the residents of the other 49 states) to make this all go away. Read on to find out if you're eligible for payment.

Discover the best trick-or-treat times in Rockford for a spooktacular Halloween! From Beloit to Winnebago, plan your candy-collecting route with ease.

I will die on the hill saying that Illinois has many amazing small towns and cities to visit that aren't Chicago or Galena.