Rockford’s Briggs Mansion is gone, but its creepy ghost stories will live on forever thanks to paranormal investigators who explored the historic home.

A Sycamore family escaped a dangerous house fire Friday night after their dog alerted them before smoke alarms even sounded.

Rockford is losing a major piece of history today as demolition begins on the 163-year-old Briggs Mansion on East State Street.

Three tropical destinations are coming to Chicago Rockford International Airport in 2027, including nonstop flights to Costa Rica for the very first time.

Hard Rock Casino Rockford received seven Casino Player Magazine 2026 Best of Dining and Nightlife Awards, reinforcing its status as one of Illinois' top entertainment and hospitality destinations.

Looking for family fun near Rockford this Memorial Day weekend? Pearl Lake Beach is reopening for the 2026 season.

The Baseball Tap in Cherry Valley is turning weekends into a BBQ destination thanks to a new partnership with Whiskey Hotel Barbecue.

Illinois is investing $2.6 million to expand CDL training capacity at Lincoln Land Community College in Litchfield to help address the state’s growing truck driver shortage.

A Grammy award-winning reggae sound and uplifting message is coming to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand in Springfield on August 18, 2026.

Hurricane Harbor Rockford opens May 30 and is offering discounts now on passes, food, parking, and family-friendly summer fun.