"The responsibility for supporting children’s growth is not just on parents or caregivers — it’s a shared duty," writes ...

Dr. Ryan Enke of Rockford encourages state legislators to vote against the proposed Homeschool Act. Here's why.

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"Anyone who wants to become an educator should have a fair and equitable opportunity to become one," writes Illinois teacher ...

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent for the Rockford Register Star.

That's because she's been scoring in bunches. Although both Zanoni and Harlem (4-2, 2-1 NIC-10) were grounded to a halt ...

Guilford's Santiaga Herrera has broken bones 5 times playing hockey. A broken neck and now shattered collarbone worst. But still back playing tennis.

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Rockford's Jubilee Center has issued an urgent appeal to donors to help close an anticipated federal funding gap that's threatening the center.

Crusader Community Health breaks ground on new clinic on April 10, 2025.

Retired Winnebago County Sheriff's Department deputy chief Dominick Barcellona is challenging Sheriff Gary Caruana in the Nov. 3, 2026, election.

Two big soccer tournaments come to town and fill up the fields at Sportscore Two, as well as the Rockford-area hotels and ...