Rockford is a busy place with tons of news, and here is your home to keep up to date on all the buzz happening in the 815.

Four Charged After Rockford Gun Investigation Expands
A Rockford shooting investigation culminated in a Belvidere search warrant and firearm charges against four Rockford men now held in Boone County Jail.

Illinois EPA Shifts EV Rebates Toward Low-Income Buyers
Illinois EPA has extended its EV Rebate Program deadline while refocusing incentives on low-income residents amid available FY26 funding.

Megalodome Golf Bringing Indoor Scottsdale-Style Golf to Illinois
Megalodome Golf is investing $50 million to introduce the world’s first true indoor golf course to Oswego, Illinois, delivering a year-round, Arizona-inspired golf experience.
Late-Night Rockford Shooting Leads to Gun and Drug Arrests
A late-night shooting at a Rockford bar has resulted in two arrests and multiple felony charges, including attempted murder.

Rockford Home Invasion Arrest Leads to Multiple Felony Charges
Rockford Police arrested a 21-year-old man and filed multiple felony charges following a December home invasion investigation.

McAlister’s Deli Coming to Rockford in 2026
McAlister’s Deli, famous for giant sandwiches, baked spuds, and sweet tea, will open its first Rockford location in 2026.
Rockford Traffic Alert: Auburn Street Water Main Work
A temporary eastbound lane closure on Auburn Street in Rockford, Illinois is scheduled January 30 to allow crews to complete water main repairs, with access maintained and no detours planned.

News Tower Lofts Project to Transform Downtown Rockford
Rockford’s historic News Tower has new owners planning to transform the old newspaper building into 80 loft apartments, retail spaces, and a riverfront eatery, with construction expected to start in 2027.
Illinois Juvenile Justice Hiring for Youth Centers Statewide
Illinois is expanding hiring at juvenile justice facilities statewide with mandatory screenings for full-time positions starting at $65,004.

Extreme Cold, Heavy Snow to Impact Illinois This Weekend
Illinois officials are warning residents to prepare for a multi-wave winter storm combining heavy snow in the south with extreme, life-threatening cold across the state.
