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OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center has a new robot on its team and looks to the community to give it a name.

A different kind of bar opened its doors Thursday as Party Like a Rockstar Balloon Bar cut its own version of a ribbon.

Bringing a taste of the West coast to the Forest City, Dutch Bros Coffee could soon have a location on East State Street.

He will return to court December 11.

Feel the crunch of leaves beneath your feet and take in the beauty of the great outdoors during this year’s OAKtober Hike.

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford launched the Street Medicine Program, funded by a $2.5 million ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Whitehead Elementary School in Rockford marks Hispanic Heritage Month with a special celebration ...

The Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers location in Machesney Park abruptly closes its doors Thursday, Oct. 16.

One Ogle County community comes together to offer support to sailors and officers on board the USS Fitzgerald, which is ...

Drivers should avoid the area of Spring Creek Road and Parkview Avenue following a rollover crash.

The incoming owners of Mercyhealth's former hospital call the findings "lies." ...