Kevin Haas

ROCKFORD — Home sale prices in the Rockford region hit a record high for the second consecutive month , topping an average of $250,000 for the first time in history.

ROCKFORD — The Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce honored Jim Derry and Kate Ambrose for their contributions to the community during the organization's annual dinner.

ROCKFORD — Velvet Robot Coffee Lab announced on Wednesday that it will leave its home on South Alpine Road after five years in business there.

PECATONICA — A college student who one day hopes to use music therapy to help young patients through their time at a children's hospital has been named this year's Winnebago County Fair queen.

ROCKFORD — Hotel owners in the region want to create a new tourism district that would add an extra 2% fee to stays here. The money would be used for initiatives that draw visitors here.

ROCKFORD — Hotel owners in the region want to create a new tourism district that would add an extra 2% fee to stays here. The money would be used for initi

ROCKFORD — A mixed-use development designed to give residents a place to live and shop in a small community setting is under construction along North Bell School Road.

ROCKFORD — The former Flow Supreme Air Sports on East State Street is undergoing renovations to reopen as Ninja Kidz Action Park.

LOVES PARK — The Rockford Park District brought together baseball players of all abilities on Monday to celebrate the inaugural season of Home Base Sports Fields , the new home of the district's Buddy Baseball and All Stars Baseball programs.

ROCKFORD — Alderwoman Janessa Neal was sworn in Monday night to serve as acting mayor for the next eight months following the resignation of Mayor Tom McNamara.