The first scheduled payday for government workers since the shutdown is Oct. 10. Here's what to expect for the upcoming ...

The weekend brings Mike Epps, Fall Diddley, Nik’s Wish Home Run, Bored Teachers, Head of the Rock Regatta and the Rockford ...

Menards is collecting non-perishable food items for a local pantry through Oct. 31. Shoppers can donate near the exit doors.

National Guard troops arrived in Illinois on Tuesday, despite objections from Illinois leaders. Here's what we know about ...

Often mistaken for a Rockford Peach, Maybelle Blair pitched for the rival Peoria Redwings and 'hated' the Peaches. Here's more about Blair.

Rockford University honored six alumni during its 2025 All-Alumni Awards Dinner held Sept. 26 during Homecoming Week.

Elegant Pumpkins is anchored in sustainability. All pumpkins used for displays come from and return to local farms.

Who's still pushing for a perfect regular season, or for that elusive five wins to get into the playoffs? Here are some of the top storylines ...

Jay Taft is a Rockford Register Star sports reporter. Email him at [email protected] and sign up for the Rockford High School Sports Newsletter here at rrstar.com. Jay has covered a variety of sports, ...

Rockford Reads pairs adults volunteers with school children to share in joy of reading. Here's how the program works.

Rockford Public Schools has built a profile for the kind of leader the district is looking for. Here's what it says.

The plan, unveiled by Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation, spans six years and covers all modes of ...