The FAIR Act, HB3363, passed both houses of the Illinois legislature on May 31. Once signed, the act would create provisions to create the State Public Defender Commission by July 1, 2026, with the ...

High bacteria levels have been logged across the country in recent weeks, with several swimming areas in Illinois and ...

Winnebago County Court Judge Brendan Maher has sentenced a Rockford man to 165 years in prison for the 2021 killing of ...

James Braswell, a convicted felon, was arrested in Rockford, Illinois for threatening a semi-truck driver with a firearm and possessing a loaded handgun.

Eric and Cornelius Clay were arrested during a SWAT raid in Rockford, Illinois, and charged with manufacturing and delivering ...

Some parents are hesitating to vaccinate children against the measles in the Rockford region. Here is what is behind the ...

Illinois 90th District State Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) announced he will run for re-election in 2026.

Ham radio operators from around the country will participate in a nationwide test on June 28th-29th to check their skills and ...

Winnebago County tourism generated a record $574 million in economic impact in 2024, a 4% increase from 2023. Direct visitor ...

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