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Two Illinois towns are coming together to support a 5-year-old boy who was just diagnosed with a rare, aggressive, and inoperable brain tumor.

As the winter season approaches and the temperature begins to drop, it's important for communities to have resources in place to help those in need stay warm and safe.

My heart broke when I learned a long-term Rockford animal advocate passed away from cancer yesterday. Here's how I think we, as a community, should honor her.

Cherry Valley's 'Art on Fire' event has added some major pop to neighborhood streets throughout the village.

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

The program designed to help the community got it's biggest boost from the community with over 800 tips to law enforcement.

The Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD), together with the Regional Planning Council, will be hosting a series of three Rider Forums in January.

Brr....It's so colder than cold and not good for a person to be out long in the freezing temperatures. Winnebago and Boone County have both opened several warming centers for individuals to get out of these cold temperatures and warm up.

A class act by a local beer distributor shows the importance of getting Rockford-area party-goers home safely New Years' morning.

With more people are selling items online what if Rockford followed other cities offering designated spots for selling things to strangers?