Rockford News

The Illinois bobcat season ended with 627 harvested animals, reflecting growing populations and continued high demand for limited hunting and trapping permits

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs honored eight influential women in Chicago for their leadership and community contributions during a Women’s History Month celebration.

A powerful Midwest storm will bring damaging 60 mph winds to northern Illinois Friday before a potential winter storm drops up to 8 inches of snow across Rockford and Chicago early next week.

Rockford Police have charged two suspects in the 2021 fatal shooting of Drake Stewart as investigators continue searching for one of the accused.

The Rockford Police Department has launched its 2026 recruitment cycle, seeking entry-level officers with a starting salary of $70,958 and applications open through March 31.

Country music star Russell Dickerson will headline a Grandstand concert at the Du Quoin State Fair on September 5, 2026, with tickets going on sale March 13.

Platt Hill Nursery has announced the grand opening date for its new Rockford location at the former Village Green site on East Riverside Boulevard.

A 63-year-old woman died after suffering smoke inhalation injuries in a residential house fire in Somonauk, Illinois, now under investigation by state and county officials.

Northern Illinois could face multiple rounds of severe storms Tuesday with threats including tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and flooding.

Illinois EPA will host a free household hazardous waste collection event in DeKalb on May 16