Rockford is a fishing oxymoron: Our town is full of fishermen, but many of the most ardent outdoorsy types head north to Wisconsin when they want to cast a line. But what if you only want to get away ...

For the second time a week, a deceased adult male has been pulled from the Rock River. The body of man was pulled from the water Sunday afternoon under the Jefferson Street Bridge in downtown Rockford ...

A body found Sunday afternoon in the Rock River has been identified as a 60-year-old man. The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office said first responders were called about 3 p.m. to the area of Indian ...

ROCKFORD, IL — The Winnebago County Coroner has identified the drowning victim from the morning of Sept. 15 in the Rock River. Anthony Brooks, 51, of Rockford, was pronounced dead at 12:20 p.m. Monday ...

After a summer marred by a record number of "no wake" orders on the Rock River, Rockford area boaters and the businesses who rely on them for a successful season are hoping to make up for lost time ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --A delivery driver in Rockford was rescued on Wednesday after their car slid into the icy Rock River. The driver was picking up food at a Prairie Street Brewing Co. on Wednesday ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. — The search for 22-year-old Carter McGowan, who has Aspergers, continues Wednesday after his jacket was allegedly found near river ice in Rockford. Carter was last seen Monday morning ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. — The Head of the Rock Regatta is set to bring thousands to Rockford on October 12, 2025, showcasing the city's vibrant riverfront. This annual rowing competition will feature ...