"Residents are happy with the direction we’re heading and want to continue to move forward together," said Rockford Mayor Tom ...

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent for the Rockford Register Star.

In June 2022, Christiansen purchased the building, previously used as a chiropractic office, after a decision from the ...

A 29-year-old man has died from his injuries after a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Rockford. Investigators say he ...

Douglas Meyer was arrested on charges of kidnapping, battery, and criminal trespassing after allegedly identifying himself as ...

Illinois football's top-rated recruit in the Class of 2026 has flipped his commitment. Four-star defensive back Victor Singleton announced Saturday he will attend Texas A&M, according to a social ...

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern University represent Illinois on the "New Ivies" list. Ivy League schools, colleges and universities traditionally considered elite ...

Asked about Damian Lillard’s availability for Game 2, Doc Rivers said he didn’t know if Lillard would be available, but said he looks good. Rivers said Lillard practiced today and he’s gone ...

COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WEAU) - UPDATE: Illinois State Police investigation into fatal crash is complete. It is now in the hands of the National Transportation Safety Board. COLES COUNTY, Ill.

Four people who died in a plane crash in south central Illinois have been identified. Coles County coroner Ed Schniers confirmed those who died in the crash, who were all from Menomonie ...