From Santa to a lighted parade, Polo Christmas Festival has it all Dec. 6

Polo Christmas Festival returns Dec. 6 with Santa photos, crafts, live music, and a lighted parade. See what’s new this year.

Illinois offers grants for new EV charging stations statewide

Illinois EPA is funding EV charging stations statewide. Applications open Nov. 17 on Amplifund. Learn how to qualify and apply today.

First Community Credit Union launches Thanksgiving food drive for families

Make a difference this Thanksgiving. Drop off shelf-stable food at FirstCCU branches and help fight food insecurity.

Where to drop off Operation Christmas Child gifts in northern Illinois

Drop-off locations in northern and northwestern Illinois include: Stockton: Christ Lutheran Church, 600 N. Main St. Sugar ...

Rock River Valley Blood Center thanks donors with Yeti mugs and hoodies

Rock River Valley Blood Center brings back donor programs with exclusive gifts for frequent donors. Learn how to join today.

Vote in our poll for the Gustafson's Rockford-area athlete of the week for Nov. 3-8

Sponsored by Gustafson's Furniture & Mattress, the Rockford Register Star Athlete of the Week poll for Nov. 3-8 is now live ...

Here are this week's nominees for the Rockford Register Star's Athlete of the Week

Sponsored by Gustafson's Furniture & Mattress, here are the nominees for this week's Rockford Register Star's Athlete of the ...

Winnebago girls cross country team is state champs once again. See photos

The Winnebago girls team, comprised of (from left) Ella Carlson; Ashlynn Robinson, Emma Ward, Svea Gildea, Avery Dimke, Molly Webb and Morgan Carpiola, celebrate after winning the Oregon High School ...