Rockford IL

One man has been critically injured and another wounded in a shooting in south Rockford on Tuesday night.

If you've lived in Illinois long enough, you know there are certain things you don't even question anymore.

Illinois drivers can now cruise over brand-new Illinois 2 bridges in Rockton, with the state finishing work on a $25.3 million bridge replacement funded under Rebuild Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the project is now complete, allowing heavier vehicles to utilize the bridge in a...

Detectives with Rockford Police's Gang and Narcotics Units arrested two men in an investigation that resulted in the seizure of a handgun and a rifle, each with defaced serial numbers.

Freeport's new Chief of Police was sworn in this week, as the Fire Chief announced his retirement.

The story that was posted online previously had incorrect information. It stated that the fires were connected when they were not related. The Gazette regrets this mistake. JANESVILLE-- The Lake House Inn fire investigation remains open, however Rock County officials say that the fire at the Town of Milton restaurant...

ROCKFORD — City Council has given the green light for a new event space to open in the former Ellida Lodge in Midtown. Aldermen voted 10-0 on Monday to approve a special-use permit and 9-1 to approve a liquor license for Spider on Quinta, 1111-1115 Fifth Ave. Alderman Frank Beach voted against the liquor license.

Former Flannel Jam artist is suffering from a serious health crisis, and his family is hoping for major support from his fans. GoFundMe Page Set Up For Singer Tommy DeCarlo Of Boston. Coming up this fall will be the 4th annual Flannel Jam, thanks to Lawncare By Walter. It's a...

During tonight's Committee of the Whole Meeting, Roscoe trustees will consider a blasting application to construct sewers for the multi-family units of Hawks Pointe Plat 6. Currently, blasting within 1,000 feet of a building is not allowed. Several residences are less than 500 feet away, but the contractor says they...

MAGNOLIA, Wis. (WMTV) - The Rock County Sheriff’s Office revealed that it does not believe a third party was involved after two people were found dead in a Town of Magnolia home last year. Deputies said evidence shows a “violent act occurred between the two individuals.” The agency did...