Rockford Christian teacher honored with Golden Apple Award Rockford Christian English teacher Katie Volk, who has dedicated more than three decades to educating middle schoolers, is among the recipients of this year’s Golden Apple Award for excellenc…

Rockford Christian teacher honored with Golden Apple Award

WIFR TV Rockford Public School board approves admin raises for non-bargaining staff

Rockford Public School board approves admin raises for non-bargaining staff

Former Hard Rock Casino Rockford marketing director launches new ad agency - Rock River Current By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — The former director of marketing for Hard Rock Casino Rockford has launched a new advertising agency aimed at establishing the city...

Former Hard Rock Casino Rockford marketing director launches new ad agency

Willowbrook Middle School teacher honored with Golden Apple for excellence in music education Six local educators are set to receive Golden Apple Awards for excellence in teaching this Friday. Hayley Gotzsche, a theater and choir teacher who has taught at Willowbrook Middle School for seven…

Willowbrook Middle School teacher honored with Golden Apple for excellence in music education

Guilford High School teacher honored with Golden Apple Award Bryce Thomas, a teacher and JV Basketball coach at Guilford High School, was one of six local teachers to receive a Golden Apple Award in March, and was praised by his students for being a role mod…

Guilford High School teacher honored with Golden Apple Award

Harlem High School Hosts Revitaleyez Middle School All-Star Game Harlem High School was buzzing Friday night as it hosted the Middle School Boys and Girls All-Star Game, presented by Revitaleyez, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering

Harlem High School Hosts Revitaleyez Middle School All-Star Game

This Rockford Teacher Is Making a Real Impact A Rockford kindergarten teacher is being recognized for the impact she’s had not just on her students, but on future educators as well.

Rockford Teacher Changes Lives, Named Teacher of the Week

Rochelle Elementary School Board renews food management contract The Rochelle Elementary School Board on April 14 unanimously approved the renewal of its food management contract with Whitsons Culinary Group.

Rochelle Elementary School Board renews food management contract

13 WREX Rockford mayor hosts 2026 State of the City Address: The full breakdown of the address

Rockford mayor hosts 2026 State of the City Address: The full breakdown of the address

Inside the Byron Clean Energy Center The nuclear plant is showing some of the upgrades it just made as part of an $800M investment.

Inside the Byron Clean Energy Center

Byron plant outage adds efficiency-boosting turbines The Byron Clean Energy Center had one of its two planned outages for 2026 in March, replacing low-pressure turbines.

Byron plant outage adds efficiency-boosting turbines

Inside Byron's nuclear plant after major turbine work The Byron Clean Energy Center just completed part of an $800-million upgrade to its low-pressure turbines, hauling in more than 1,100 tons of equipment to help generate more power.

Inside Byron's nuclear plant after major turbine work | Top Stories | wrex.com

Rockford School District violates law by not adequately staffing Hispanic students’ classrooms – Illinois Education Association Events Calendar

Rockford School District violates law by not adequately staffing Hispanic students' classrooms

Rockford trucking company advocates for stricter trucking regulations and safety Meiborg Enterprises CEO Zach Meiborg is advocating for stricter federal trucking safety laws to prevent companies from manipulating electronic logging devices and overworking drivers, which puts al…

Rockford trucking company advocates for stricter trucking regulations and safety

Rockford’s affordable housing shortage: A critical issue for low- and middle-income families Ron Clewer, Chief Executive Officer of Zion Development, led a discussion on the critical shortage of affordable housing for low- and middle-income families during Katie’s Cup’s monthly…

Rockford's affordable housing shortage: A critical issue for low- and middle-income families

Whoop data shows Rory McIlroy handled stress, slept great at Augusta When the pressure was on Sunday at the 2026 Masters, Rory's heart was racing. Whoop data reveals how he felt, and how he handled the strain on 18.

Whoop data shows Rory McIlroy handled stress, slept great at Augusta

Rockford Scanner operator to be arraigned after alleged threats against Mayor Tom McNamara The man behind Rockford Scanner allegedly told police he was going to “going to shoot the mayor in the head.”

Rockford Scanner operator to be arraigned after alleged threats against Mayor Tom McNamara

Rockford Leader Advances Affordable Housing Development Efforts The Next Gen program is designed to prepare emerging developers to advance affordable housing projects, particularly those using low-income housing tax credits.

Rockford Leader Advances Affordable Housing Development Efforts

Happy Cannabis in Rockford reopens with new ownership and expanded products Happy Cannabis, a dispensary in Rockford, held its grand re-opening on Saturday, April 11. The business is now operating under new ownership, with a renovated facility and an expanded product selec…

Happy Cannabis in Rockford reopens with new ownership and expanded products

Rockford Housing Groups Join Forces Under Veteran Developer Ron Clewer Ron Clewer will lead PlatFORM Group, ZION Development and Northwest Neighbors to align efforts addressing Rockford’s

Rockford Housing Groups Join Forces Under Veteran Developer Ron Clewer - Bluffton Today - XPR

Rockford Leader Advances Affordable Housing Development Efforts The Next Gen program is designed to prepare emerging developers to advance affordable housing projects, particularly those using low-income housing tax credits.

Rockford Leader Advances Affordable Housing Development Efforts | News | wrex.com

Contract Cracks: Teachers union alleges Rockford Public Schools ‘twists’ new agreement The Rockford Education Association feels District 205 abandons its end of the bargain.

Contract Cracks: Teachers union alleges Rockford Public Schools 'twists' new agreement

Keith says teamwork, not one super player, was key to Scholastic Bowl state title - Rock River Current By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get alerts on our latest news ROCKFORD — Many of Keith Country Day School's competitors at the state Scholastic Bowl tournament were carried by a star player who dominated...

Keith says teamwork, not one super player, was key to Scholastic Bowl state title

Teachers new labor deal with Rockford Public Schools is already in dispute - Rock River Current By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A newly reached labor deal between union teachers and Rockford Public Schools is already in dispute over language on classroom size, leading...

Teachers new labor deal with Rockford Public Schools is already in dispute

End of an Era: Belvidere School Board Votes to Close Perry Elementary School BELVIDERE, Ill., (WREX) — The Belvidere Board of Education voted Thursday night to close Perry Elementary School 6 to 1, ending months of debate over whether to invest millions into

End of an Era: Belvidere School Board Votes to Close Perry Elementary School

Emotions rise as Belvidere's Perry Elementary closure decision nears The future of Perry Elementary remains uncertain after two community input meetings earlier this week, with one final opportunity for public comment set for ...

Emotions rise as Belvidere's Perry Elementary closure decision nears

RPS 205 hosts career fair for high school students, displaying local options At the event, students were able to meet and learn more about dozens of local businesses.

RPS 205 hosts career fair for high school students, displaying local options

Huff leaving Elkhart three months early for Rockford job Elkhart Community Schools trustees will vote at their April 21 meeting on whether to make Michele Riise's promotion to superintendent effective immediately, rather than on July 1 as initially planned.

Huff leaving Elkhart three months early for Rockford job - WVPE

RPS 205 hosts career fair for high school students, displaying local options At the event, students were able to meet and learn more about dozens of local businesses.

RPS 205 hosts career fair for high school students, displaying local options

Harlem High School to host all-star game for area middle school basketball players There will also be a three-point shooting contest and skills competitions before each game.

Harlem High School to host all-star game for area middle school basketball players