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The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB), along with Mayor Tom McNamara and the City of Rockford, announced plans for CRE8IV: transformational ART, a new mural festival that will take place at various locations in downtown Rockford.

As Netflix’s competition grows, so does speculation about what would make subscribers cancel. Geek.com, a tech and pop culture site, decided to find out first-hand.

The Winnebago County Clerk has brought something from her previous job with Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful to her new job---trees.

I don't know if it's a deal-breaker for you or not, but in order to take advantage of the cash and free beer contest, you'll have to go to Hoegaarden, Belgium.

From scammers trying to take advantage of local storms, to cyber-thieves, and even fake fundraisers for the repair of the Cathedral of Notre Dame--there are things to be very wary of.

For those wondering about Illinois' favorite way to get a good sugar-shock, look no further than the humble Peep.

The Rockford Police Department's "Rock House" program puts officers right in the midst of those they serve, in many cases right next door.

In other shocking and stunning news, water is wet and it's dark outside at night.

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department, ComEd, and the Rock River Homeowners Association will continue to monitor river levels.

A mom, her 25 year old son, and their dog Bo made their visit to the Eau Claire Walmart something that locals will remember for a long while.

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has secured $15 million in additional federal funding to expand opioid use disorder treatment in Illinois.

Illinois State Police District 16 Captain Carl Heinz joined the WROK Morning Show on Friday to discuss the recent spate of troopers being killed on Illinois' highways.

Rain and a wintry mix like we're getting here in Northern Illinois is one thing, but digging out from a "Bomb Cyclone" as many people are, is something else entirely.

56 year old Robert Wild, of Marshfield, Wisconsin, was arrested for allegedly stuffing the puppies in a garbage bag and discarding them in a garbage can.

The CDC is issuing a warning about a superbug infection that is impacting people across the country with confirmed cases in Illinois.

On the evening of April 9th, 2015, an extremely violent and long-lived tornado tore through the communities near Rochelle and in Fairdale, leaving 2 dead and 11 injured.

According to the Rock Valley College Twitter feed, the drill will last around 45 minutes, and will take place at the Health Sciences Center around 10:15am.

This week marks the start of construction season, and it's also National Work Zone Awareness Week.

You probably thought there was nothing worth reading at 35,000 feet anymore after the SkyMall catalog went away.

A new study takes a look at the stress levels of all 50 states, and while Illinois certainly isn't stress free, nearly half the country is more on edge than we are.