Rockford News

Weather has made growing pumpkins difficult for some Illinois farmers this year. Now one Capron farm is dealing with a shocking theft of around 200 pumpkins.

Springfield will host the inaugural Major League Eating Cozy Dog Eating World Championship September 26 as part of the Mother Road Festival celebrating 100 years of Route 66.

Illinois Tollway drivers will face the largest passenger toll increase in state history beginning January 1, 2027, helping fund a $26.5 billion infrastructure program.

Illinois will lower its flags Saturday to honor Norris City native Corporal Jackie Lee Thurman, whose remains were identified 75 years after he went missing during the Korean War.

Miss Illinois Kate Dimmitt is heading to the Miss America competition in West Palm Beach while using her platform to expand music education opportunities and empower young leaders across the country.

Illinois is distributing nearly $4 million in Local Food Infrastructure Grants, including major awards to farms and agricultural organizations in Northern Illinois.

A new barrel-shaped tiny home getaway near the Illinois-Wisconsin border is expected to attract travelers from across the Midwest with luxury suites, wine-country themes, and scenic countryside views.

Illinois’ film industry reached a record $703 million in 2025, driven by tax incentives and workforce programs that created thousands of jobs and boosted economic activity statewide.

As Illinois reflects on the legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, flags across the state will remain at half-staff, a poignant symbol of respect.

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission is launching a new digital portal aimed at modernizing liquor licensing and compliance processes statewide.