Jayden Gallagly makes history as the youngest elected member of the Boone County Board
His election comes as younger residents seek a direct voice in local government decisions.
Case dismissed against Rockford mom who shot son’s attacker at gas station
A Winnebago County judge dismissed charges against a Rockford mother who shot an assailant during an attack on her son at a gas station in March.
Three Rockford teens arrested after reported stolen vehicle found, police say
Three teens were arrested Saturday night after a vehicle was reported stolen, according to the Rockford Police Department.
Rockford FC starting up indoor team in the MASL3
Arena soccer will be part of the Rockford Sports landscape again this winter. Rockford FC will be fielding an indoor team that will compete in Major Arena Soccer League Three.
‘Bad to the Bone’ legend George Thorogood to bring blues rock to Rockford
"Bad to the Bone" singer George Thorogood is bringing his legendary blues rock sound to Rockford's Hard Rock Live in March 2027.
Wind Chills Drop Into the Teens for Rockford, Chicago, and Moline Friday Morning as...
CHICAGO, Ill. — A sharp blast of cold air is set to sweep across Illinois later this week, and it will bring the coldest feel of the season so far. By Friday morning, November 13, wind chills could fall into the teens across northern Illinois, including Rockford, Moline, and the Chicago area. The rest of the state, from Peoria to Paducah, is expected to feel like the 20s. Before the cold arrives, residents will get to enjoy mild temperatures in the 60s today and Tuesday.
Poplar Grove pilot safely lands plane without gear in Janesville
A Poplar Grove pilot escaped injury after making an emergency landing at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport on Sunday morning due to power issues.
No injuries reported after plane crashes in Rock County
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - No injuries were reported after a single-engine plane made an emergency crash-landing in Rock County on Sunday morning. Officials from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office said they were notified by the Rock County Regional Airport around 10:20 a.m. Sunday that a plane was losing altitude and was en route for a possible emergency landing.
Illinois State Police investigate death following Stephenson County pursuit
The Illinois State Police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old man who sustained fatal injuries following a vehicle pursuit initiated by the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office on Saturday night.
Stockton holds off Forreston in playoff NUIC Rematch
Stockton and Forreston are no strangers to each other, and both know it. This game was back and forth in the first half, but then in the second, Stockton took control and did not look back, beating Forreston 36 to 16.
