In a community where violent crime is stuck at historically high levels, local leaders are hitting back by employing new tactics that divert those most likely to enter a life of crime. ...
As local leaders fight crime, they’re targeting long-term, root cause changes that hold the promise of positive change for generations to come. The question now is: How quickly can they move the needle? ...
Decades in the making, a casino has finally come to Rockford. Go inside the opening act of Hard Rock’s new development, learn how it all came together, and see why the final development promises to create a brighter future for this region. ...
Domestic violence and human trafficking are epidemic problems in Rockford, and Jennifer Cacciapaglia is on a mission to change that. ...
Bringing a vision to life in northeast Rockford, Mercyhealth has spent more than $505 million on its new hospital, all the while investing at its longtime west Rockford home. ...
As this year's primary elections approach, Rockford-area voters are being asked to make a big commitment to the region's future. What is home rule, and how can it open opportunities for prosperity? ...
The Rockford region’s new leaders have bold ideas for moving our region forward. But can they exorcise the ghosts of our past and rise beyond the challenges of today? ...