Rockford IL

Illinois farmers have a new weed on their radar: Asian copperleaf, confirmed for the first time in the state after showing up in a Stephenson County cornfield post-harvest. The non-native summer annual species, Acalypha australis, was first documented in New York in 1990 and then in Iowa in 2016. Illinois is now the...

A 21-year-old man has been found not guilty of a 2021 Rockford murder.

Rockford has been hiding some seriously incredible food spots that deserve way more attention than they get. While tourists flock to the usual chains, locals have been quietly enjoying flavors that rival any big city. These restaurants have been perfecting their craft behind the scenes, and now it’s time everyone...

Every year the Rockton Lions Club, with the help of numerous community supporters, bring Christmas cheer to local families assuring that they have a merry Christmas. Money raised from the Wimpy’s Fund auction is used to help families who are less fortunate in Rockton, Roscoe, Shirland, South Beloit and Harrison. All...

MILTON — A business on E Hotel Drive was completely destroyed Sunday evening after a structure fire left the building fully engulfed in flames.

Midwest Aftershock, a local travel softball team, is set to compete in "The Cup", an international tournament held annually...

JANESVILLE - A Beloit man has been identified as the victim of a fatal traffic crash in the City of Janesville on Dec. 31. Forest "Zephyr" A. Morrison, 26, was identified as the crash victim by the Rock County Medical Examiner's Office. The crash was reported at 4:53 a.m. on Highway 51 near Knilans Road in...

A man has been detained in connection with a shooting in Rockford that occurred over two months ago. Hector Aguayo, 39, was booked into Winnebago County Jail on Tuesday, December 29th. The Rockford Police Department reports that at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, November 6th, officers were dispatched to the 800...

JANESVILLE, Wis. -- A man was arrested following a standoff at a home in Janesville on Saturday afternoon.

TOWN OF MAGNOLIA - Two Evansville people, whose bodies were found on Dec. 26, have been identified. Tamie M. Borgwardt, 53, and Jeffrey A. Borgwardt, 54, both of Evansville, were identified by the Rock County Medical Examiner's Office. Their bodies were discovered at about 4:49 p.m. after the Rock County Sheriff's...