Photos from the first women’s college flag football game in Illinois between Benedictine and Rockford on March 8, 2025, at the Walter Payton Center in Lake Forest.

Rockford University's Women's Flag Football team is the first competitive team in the sport in Illinois and will play 16 ...

It was a huge win — even in defeat. Benedictine University in Lisle played Rockford University in the first collegiate ...

High winds, dry conditions and relative humidity create the greatest risk for fires to spark and experts are urging residents to heed their warnings. According to fire personnel, on days with red flag ...

How tiny Oregon, Illinois, has spent decades grappling with one strange congregation, from abuse allegations to a leader who ...

The Rockford area will host a variety of events, including an Animal Rescue Expo, a concert by Tower of Power, and a Saint Patrick's Day Parade. Families can enjoy events like SpongeBob SquarePants ...

Native Americans across Illinois were in Springfield Wednesday to celebrate recent laws and promote a new bill to ban stereotyped school mascots.

What: Join Rockford area dance fitness instructors for a dance fitness party. All proceeds from event will go to Region A Special Olympics Illinois ... The green flag drops at 11 a.m. for the ...

A fast-moving line of storms is set to make its way into the Chicago area late Friday, bringing the first severe weather threat of the year to the region, with multiple hazards possible.