Welcome to Friday Night Lights, where we showcase the students, families and fans rooting on their teams across the Rock River Valley. Did we see you?

Rochelle secures emotional win, dedicated to Dylan Manning, who is in the hospital after a head injury in Week 6. See photos ...

Find out how Rockton's Corey Anderson won another MMA world title, and what he's going to do next after this one.

Week 7 around the Rockford area was highlighted by big wins on the football field from Guilford (over Freeport) and Hononegah ...

Led by a pair of ballcarriers who rushed for over 300 yards, check out the impressive Week 7 top performers from the Rockford area.

During the ongoing government shutdown, some restaurants including TGI Fridays and Hard Rock Cafe have specials for federal workers.

As Justin Fern of Urban Equity properties celebrated his latest historic redevelopment project, he unveiled his true goal for downtown Rockford.

Urban Equity Properties has begun the historic redevelopment of the Chick House Flats in a long vacant 1857 building in downtown Rockford.

That moment has become a symbol of the work done by Nik’s Wish, the Rockford-based nonprofit that brings happiness to young ...