Holidays

The last couple months of the year are filled with with family, and friends, gathering for big feasts, football and naps.

OnlyInYourState.com says these are the towns across Illinois that have decorations, activities and a certain je ne sais quoi to really get you in the holiday mood.

Bob Theroux, chaplain for the Rockford Chapter of Vietnam2Now started "Christmas For Vets" in 2001, and it's grown a lot since then.

AAA Chicago forecasts that more than one-third of Americans, or about 112.5 million of us, will be traveling somewhere over the Christmas holiday.

Stroll on State attracted an estimated 87,500 visitors to downtown Rockford, up 6 percent over 2017.

If you think you've got to take a road trip into the burbs to catch a high-tech, light-synced Christmas light display, Rockford's Andrew Plett is going to save you some gas money.

The Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (RACVB) wants you to know there are lots of great events and activities in the Rockford area this entire holiday season.

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It's essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. And right now, it's in short supply.

Rockford's kick-off to the holiday season features a tree lighting, parade, fireworks, horse & wagon rides, visits with Santa, along with some new fun additions.

With the holiday shopping season approaching, the Illinois Office of Tourism released its annual Illinois Made holiday gift guide featuring products from small businesses throughout the state--including Rockford.