Loves Park Deputy Chief retires after 47 years 7 hours ago

Local event helps parents discuss substance abuse 10 hours ago

Four Rockford school playgrounds to get upgrades, renovations for 2020 school... 11 hours ago

Some Rockford playgrounds are in such a state of disrepair that they are in need of a makeover. Four playgrounds will be getting that much needed attention this summer, thanks to a grant given to the Forest City.

Illinois lawmakers propose education grant aimed at cutting... 12 hours ago

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers want to make sure that the stateline's youngest stay out of a life of crime, saying spending more on education now will save Illinois money down the road.

Rockford area aerospace companies meet to discuss state of the industry 10 hours ago

The Rockford Area Aerospace Network held the 2019 Aerospace Symposium on Tusday at Giovanni's Restaurant and Convention Center, at 610 N Bell School Road.

Locations of Rockford's planned downtown murals revealed 12 hours ago

The day after Rockford's City Council approved plans for the painting of downtown murals, we now know where they will be created.

Rockford man on the loose, wanted for 'accidentally' shooting woman in the chest 12 hours ago

37-year-old Jeremy Royalty is wanted by Rockford Police after allegedly "accidentally" shooting a woman in the chest.

Illinois could have legal marijuana by April 29th 13 hours ago

Recreational marijuana could be legal in the state of Illinois by April 29th if lawmakers sign a bill when they return from spring break.

Mt. Morris man charged with burglarizing Oregon School District athletic HQ 14 hours ago

26-year-old Christopher Miller, of Mt. Morris, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly burglarizing the Oregon School District's athletic department.

Sterling man charged with aiding a fugitive 14 hours ago

Sterling Police arrested 39-year-old Jacinda Garza for aggravated robbery and 61-year-old Marc Batley for aiding a fugitive.