Rockford IL

A juvenile was arrested after an investigation into multiple vehicle burglaries reported on October 26, according to the Rockton Police Department.

Rockford police are searching for Lorenzo Kent, Jr., who is suspected of shooting a 40-year-old man on Clara Avenue last Thursday.

ROCKFORD — JC’s Burgers has opened its second location, filling the former Scanlan’s space at 2921 City View Drive in northwest Rockford. The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Festivities start at 6 p.m. and include a $2,000 cash giveaway and live music from That 70s Band from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dress in your best 70s outfit.

The graduation rate at Rockford Public Schools has jumped 15 points over the past five years, according to brand-new state report card data. The district's graduation rate now sits at 81%, which is still slightly below the state's average. English-Language Arts test scores were up slightly, while math was stagnant....

James Purifoy, who was previously sentenced to five years in prison for arson and insurance fraud involving his Rockford restaurant, received an additional three-year prison sentence on October 29, 2026, for aggravated DUI and driving on a revoked license following a high-speed police chase.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 75 years in prison for the 2021 murder of Robert Bingenheimer in Rockford, Illinois.

Belvidere fire officials worked to put out a fire at a mobile home early Monday morning.

Winnebago, IL – With the 2026 holiday season approaching, the Winnebago Police Department is asking residents to help bring Christmas cheer to local children through its annual Toys for Tots donation drive.

Book lovers can shop for discounted books, DVDs, records, puzzles and other items during the VOICES of Stephenson County Book Nook Fall Half Price Sale in Freeport from Nov. 5-14. Proceeds from the annual sale will benefit services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault offered through VOICES of Stephenson County, according to a community announcement. “The Fall Half Price Sale is our last major sale of the year and the last sale for five months, which makes it the perfect opportu

POLO, Ill. — South Beloit senior Chase Herrington jumped up after being tackled, obviously upset on Saturday afternoon. “Usually that’s a disciplined team,” the running back explained afterward. “On that play, I was at the bottom of the pile and a dude just poked me right in the eye.” Head coach Josh Redieske was sympathetic to his running back’s plight, but worried he could draw his own penalty, yelled out to him, “Chase, just take it out on them.” Boy, did he ever. Herrington carried the ball