Shatter Our Silence Founder Kevin Polky is raising awareness of how to spot signs of those struggling with mental health. One fundraiser sold out earlier than usual--is helping educate businesses, schools, and churches on suicide prevention.

Development to the Watch Factory and Trekk Building

Freeport city council called a special meeting tonight to vote on the proposed sales tax increase, but the meeting wasn't able to be held.

Our nation's newest citizens took the oath of citizenship at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford this morning.

Dick and Colleen Frye are celebrating a major marriage milestone on Monday.

A bomb call in Newark resulted in injuries to three Winnebago County Sheriff's Deputies, according to a department spokesperson.

Alice Alfredson has always had different dreams she wanted to accomplish in her life. Many of her adventures were unexpected, including an out-of-the-country trip with her friend

Madonna Renewal Center in Freeport received major financial support on Friday, receiving a $4700 check from a local group committed to helping throughout the county.

Across the country September 22nd women entrepreneurs are recognized for Business Women's Day.

"I think it's cool that it's not as, you know I just think it's happening more and more in our community," said Emily Danielson, owner of Hi Beautiful Bride in Rockton.

100 Men who care for Stephenson County made a donation to Madonna Renewal Center in Freeport to help continue their mission.

Friday, September 22nd marked the 45th birthday of Rockford's "Symbol" sculpture which was installed in 1978.

Two residents of Beloit Health and Rehabilitation Center celebrated their 100th and 101st birthdays this week.

Kelli Ritschel-Boehle, creator of the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation which grants "Nik's Wish" to young cancer patients, has been named a "CNN Hero" by the Cable News Network.