Rockford IL

The Feb. 6, 2008, shooting had all the elements of a case that would captivate the public for years: a well-known lawyer, a brazen daytime attack during a blizzard, a suspect who was already in the criminal justice system.

Derick Patterson faces new charges for being a felon in possession of a weapon following incidents involving a July trespassing and a shooting in June and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday afternoon.

56-year-old Tommy Staff was arrested in Machesney Park after police discovered cocaine in his pockets, car, and anus after a traffic stop early Saturday morning.

A man was arrested after Rockford Police responded to a burglary at a church on August 19.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — An Illinois Lego creator has designed the first-ever Sock Monkey bobblehead made of Lego bricks, displaying his prototype at the Midway Village Museum. The model stands 14 inches tall and is constructed from just more than 1,400 bricks. The creation process took Lilliebridge a few...

Four men were arrested after allegedly attacking an employee at Titled 10 inside Cherryvale Mall on Saturday, according to the Cherry Valley Police Department.

Guilford Road will close between N. Chicago Avenue and Paris Avenue Thursday for water main work, with detours planned around the construction zone.

NLI’s Legacy Tree Program has announced the 2026 September Tree of the Month is a Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) located at Illinois Street Park, just north of the Rockford city limits in Loves Park and is easily observed along the community’s beloved Riverfront walk maintained by the Rockford Park District.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — State and community leaders recently toured updated facilities at the Family Peace Center following new funding secured for domestic violence survivor services. State Rep. Dave Vella and the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois helped secure approximately $150,000 in state funds for the cen

ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Casino Rockford is preparing to host its fourth annual Hard Rock Jeep Rally, a family-friendly event that brings together live music and food trucks during a showcase of the vehicles. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7 at the casino,...