The Greenwich Village Art Fair returns to Rockford this weekend

Rockford Public Schools partners with the city and police to take a different approach toward school resource officers. A two-year pilot program at Rockford's East and Auburn high schools would have a non-sworn mentor to support students.

Rockford Public Schools partners with the city and police to take a different approach toward school resource officers.

Rockford Public Schools partners with the city and police to take a different approach toward school resource officers.

Whether it's providing shoes, gear or helping folks train for marathons, Runner's Image is pleased to take care of it all.

Whether it's providing shoes, gear or helping folks train for marathons, Runner's Image is pleased to take care of it all.

The alert is used in case of a national emergency, and tests are conducted every three years. For most, the test is a minor inconvenience. For others, however, the test period is a potentially dangerous time.

Belvidere City Council voted to fill the Ida Public Library Board of Trustees Vacancy with Steve Pierce.

Belvidere Mayor Clinton Morris appointed Pierce. The mayor is in charge of making the appointment whenever there is an empty spot, which then goes to a vote.

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.