2 arrested after attempted homicide in Beloit, according to police
Two people were arrested and a victim is in the hospital on Saturday after a shooting in Beloit, according to police.
Rockford Housing Authority shifts to four‑day schedule Feb. 2
The Rockford Housing Authority is updating its hours of operation starting Feb. 2, 2026, according to a community announcement. The new schedule will see the administrative offices open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The offices will be closed on Fridays. The change is intended to better align...
Freeport warns of delayed water bills due Jan. 23
Freeport is waiving late fees for customers who did not receive their water bills on time. Some residents did not receive their bills that were due Jan. 23, 2026 because they were not delivered on time through the U.S. Postal Service, according to a community announcement. The Utility Billing Department will waive...
Rockford bicyclists pedal in nation-wide Unity Ride
About fifty bicyclists gathered outside Nicholas Conservatory in Rockford Saturday, Jan. 31, for a “Unity Ride” to honor Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Scott Garwick organized the Rockford ride. He said, “We are also riding to remind people this is...
More Midwest Groundhogs Are Predicting Weather Than You Think
While Punxsutawney Phil gets all the fame, our own Woodstock Willie has some interesting predictions to share that might surprise you.
26-year sentence for man who shot sleeping victim in Machesney Park
A man who shot a 21-year-old victim in the back while he was sleeping has been sentenced to spend 26 years in prison.
Death investigation underway in Cherry Valley
Police are investigating after a man was found dead in Cherry Valley.
Did an Illinois firefighter have a secret he was willing to kill for?
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
Panthers Advance Four To Wrestling Sectional
Dan Eyrich, AP Sports; Photos courtesy Jessie Otten. The EP panthers showed off their strength in the upper weights at the Riverdale IHSA Regional as they advanced four wrestlers to the sectional round of the state tournament. The top three finishers in each weight class advanced to the Byron Sectional...
Prairie Hill Road closes Feb. 2 for bridge replacement
Prairie Hill Road will close between Illinois Route 2 and South Bluff Road to replace the bridge over the Rock River, according to a community announcement. Local traffic will be able to access the road on either side of the bridge during the closure. The project is scheduled to begin Feb. 2 and is expected to be...
