With every teacher check in, we learn just how many ways one can be involved in the education system. Michelle Tucker is a gym and health teacher at West Middle School and she’s sharing what that means and why she loves it. One of Michelle’s favorite parts about being a gym and health teacher is being able to teach kids how to love and take care of their bodies. She also loves to brag about being able to play with the kids outside for recess. If you know a teacher or education professional you think we should talk to, please send us an email at gds@fox39.com.

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Criminal Justice Systems adjust to no cash bail which has been in effect for nearly ten days.

While Boone County State's Attorney, Tricia Smith said that it is too early to see any real effects now is about getting accustomed to the new legislature.

IDOT held a meeting on Tuesday in Rockford to answer questions about the project.

Winnebago County's Drug Court received a nearly $2 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

A Rockford woman was arrested in Pennslyvania in connection to a July 2021 shooting in Beloit.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, local food pantries were seeing an influx of donations. But once it ended, that changed.

The Mayor's Hunger Campaign wrapped up another year with a celebratory breakfast at Rockford's Indoor City Market on Tuesday.

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