Three teen car thieves caught by Rockford Police early Tuesday morning
Three teens, ages 14 and 16, who stole a car in the early morning hours on Tuesday have been arrested, Rockford Police said.
Woman killed, man hurt in fiery crash in McHenry County
Fire officials said the woman died after the car crashed and caught fire Monday night in McHenry County.
2 businesses to close northern Illinois plants, almost 250 jobs cut
PRINCETON/SAVANNA, Ill. (KWQC) - Two businesses are closing plants in Northern Illinois and cutting almost 250 jobs. Elkay Plumbing in Savanna will close, cutting a total of 178 jobs, and the closure of Ingersoll Rand in Princeton will cost 70 jobs. A total of 178 Elkay workers will be out...
Stellantis to reopen Belvidere Assembly Plant in 2027, add 3,000 jobs
The Belvidere Assembly Plant is set to reopen with the production of two new Jeep vehicles, automaker Stellantis said Tuesday.
Winnebago County secures housing funds despite government shutdown risks
Housing assistance funds in Winnebago and Boone counties will remain available during the months of November and December, even in the event of a prolonged government shutdown, the agencies announced Monday.
Rockford promotes 16-year veteran Rebecca Tyo to Fire Chief
The Fire and Police Commission announced the selection of Rebecca Tyo, a 16-year veteran of the Rockford Fire Department.
Stephenson County coroner resigns, leaving county in search of replacement
Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall has appointed Chief Deputy Coroner Duane Collman to serve as coroner until a replacement for Brian Halverson can be found by the Selection Committee, after Halverson resigned on October 9th.
Ho-Chunk Nation Secures Funding for Casino Resort in Wisconsin
The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin has obtained $610 million in senior secured credit facilities to finance a new casino resort in Beloit, near the Illinois border. KeyBanc Capital Markets served as the left lead arranger, joint bookrunner and administrative agent. The financing closed on September 26 and will support...
Ogle County man injured after being run over by own truck
A 63-year-old man from Monroe Center was injured after being run over by his own truck while attempting to push it out of a ditch.
Marlon Wayans, Boy George & Culture Club to perform at Hard Rock Rockford
Boy George & Culture Club and Marlon Wayans are set to perform at Hard Rock Casino Rockford early next year, with tickets going on sale October 17th.