Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said a federal funding pause ordered by President Donald Trump has placed needed assistance programs and jobs at risk.

December unemployment rates varied across Illinois metros, with job growth in some areas and decreases in others.

A 32-year-old registered sex offender faces multiple charges following a report of an attack at a Machesney Park home.

A grant from the State of Illinois is helping East Moline attract more industrial development to the city. An email from the Quad Cities Chamber says East Moline has been awarded a $128,000 grant

Rockford’s unemployment rate saw one of the largest decreases in the state of Illinois, dropping from 5.9% in 2023 to 4.9% in 2024. According to the Illinois

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Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and local leaders to announce Regional

Illinois U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen says the Trump administration’s sudden pause of federal grants, loans and other financial assistance programs will result in widespread adverse outcomes.

The Quad Cities Chamber held a legislative forum on Friday featuring Illinois state representatives and senators from the area.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Regional Site Readiness Program helps the area prepare for future industrial use. $2.5 million is granted to the city for the development of Integrity Road and the installation of a watermain at the southeast corner of the IL-2 and US-20 Interchange site.

Two cats are missing after a house fire Thursday afternoon on Rockford’s east side. District Chief Joe Montavon says firefighters arrived at the home in the 3900 block of Guilford Road within five minutes of the call.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen says the Trump administration’s sudden pause of federal grants, loans and other financial assistance programs will result in widespread adverse outcomes.