If you saw strange lights in the sky over northern Illinois on Tuesday night, you’re not alone. Rockford, Illinois resident Steve Heilmeyer was among those who saw

Sorensen stresses Congress holds the “power of the purse” – i.e., controlling government spending. By attempting to freeze federal funds, he asserts “the executive branch [is] taking too much power, taking all of the power away from Congress to be able to decide what’s best for our communities.”

Pawn shop owners charged A family that owns several pawn shops throughout Central Illinois is being charged by the Illinois Attorney General for allegedly running an organized retail crime enterprise.

Democrat Ali Abuihmoud will challenge Ald. Mark Bonne, D-14, in the Feb. 25 primary for Rockford City Council.

Winnebago County Gary Caruana says he will continue following state law when it comes to detaining undocumented migrants. But, he says because of the Illinois Trust Act, there is only one so much his deputies can do.

The Illinois Community College Board will send a total of $3.6 million to 32 colleges, including Rock Valley College in Rockford, to support students facing depression

If you're gearing up for a Super Bowl party in February, there's one finger food you must have at your get together this year.

Prosecutors said from May 2023 to November 2023, Anderson used text messaging and social media applications to communicate with a 14-year-old girl from Ottumwa. Investigators said Anderson convinced the girl to produce and send him child pornography.

More and more Illinois colleges and universities are offering full tuition scholarships. “The Huskie Pledge,” “The Rockford Promise,” “The Illinois Commitment” -- everyone’s got one now. But as nice as zero tuition sounds,

Results from the National Assessment for Educational Progress reading test shows 8th graders in Illinois out preformed national averages.

Eric Jackson was convicted in 2023.

Rockford’s unemployment rate saw one of the largest decreases in the state of Illinois, dropping from 5.9% in 2023 to 4.9% in 2024. According to the Illinois