Bradley Thomkins, 51, the armed man who threatened Rockford Police before being shot outside the Rockford Casino, has died, police said Thursday.

The ordinance to put a one percent sales tax increase to a referendum failed at Freeport city council Monday night. It came down to a 5-3 vote.

Around 500 residents were authorized to return back to their Teutopolis homes on Saturday night after 4,000 gallons of anhydrous ammonia spilled from a crashed semi-truck in an accident that killed five, Illinois State Police announced.

Authorities in South Beloit have charged two people in connection with a drug raid last month.

A 17-year-old juvenile was taken into custody on weapon charges following a Thursday traffic stop, Rockford Police announced on Monday.

Illinois residents who own any of 170 "assault-style weapons" banned under law can begin registering them with the state police.

In an effort to boost reading comprehension, Rockford is looking for volunteers to work one-on-one with 2nd and 3rd-grade students.

In March 2020, student loan payments were put on hold to help Americans deal with the financial impact of COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.

Park renamed to honor late Rockford alderman John Beck

Just before 5 p.m. Saturday, DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputies were summoned to a crash between a motorcycle and a John Deere tractor towing a grain cart.

One person is dead after a Saturday morning crash in DeKalb County.

Rockford Police are investigating a suspected armed robbery that occured Friday.

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States, and doctors say diet is a big factor.