The fire, which started at 7 a.m. Monday at Chemtool, could burn for several days and release harmful pollutants, according to officials.
Home prices have seen solid growth in the Rockford area since the pandemic began.
Chemtool Incorporated, a grease manufacturer, may continue to burn for several days due to the grease product in the plant, officials said.
See the latest announcement from the Rockford Park District.
RPS 205 families,
Winnebago County's unemployment rate is higher than the Illinois average.
Rockford Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Dr. Matt Vosberg will take over July 1 as superintendent for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Commu ...
Publish a photo of pops on the Rockford Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.
More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Rockford area compares.
Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Rockford Patch.
The fair market rent for a two-bedroom rental decreased from the previous year
Jordan Mathos was awarded a $2,500 Alumni Masters Scholarship to the fully online, nonprofit university
In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, WGU Loves Teachers Scholarships were created to ease tuition costs for teachers attending
In honor of National Nurses Week, WGU will award up to $200,000 in scholarships to nurses and other healthcare workers
Here is how the Rockford area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.
Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Rockford Patch.
See how college aid applications changed for Rockford area high schools.
There is no wait period for blood donations after receiving a coronavirus vaccine dose.
Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Winnebago County and across IL.
Home prices are expected to stay elevated for the near future. They have increased in Winnebago County area.
Community volunteer passes away at the age of 73.
The pandemic has affected the U.S. blood supply. The Red Cross will hold a blood drive soon in the Rockford area.
University plans to award up to $125,000 to teachers throughout Illinois, Missouri and Kansas to help fund innovative classroom projects
Momma Chef: Bringing You Dozens of Fabulous Recipes Using Less Than 6 Ingredients and Under 6 Minutes Prep Time! Easiest Dinner This Week!
You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Winnebago County.
Illinois is doing better than most states in the race to vaccinate its population.
The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Winnebago County.
Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Winnebago County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.
Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Winnebago County as the pandemic wanes.
The partnership will connect members of the Illinois Primary Health Care Association to WGU's online programs and scholarships offerings.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call McHenry County Sheriff’s investigators at (815) 334-4750.
See how well power providers in the Rockford area and across IL serve their customers.
New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in Winnebago County.