Loves Park man flips car in Polo crash, 3 hospitalized
A Loves Park man, a woman, and a juvenile were hospitalized following a rollover crash in rural Polo on Saturday.
Drunk driver arrested after fiery crash in Ogle County
An Oregon man was arrested and charged with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and operating an uninsured vehicle after his car rolled over and burst into flames on E. Illinois Route 64 in Chana, IL.
Rockford Is Home to Best BBQ Chain in US, According to Reviews
Touted as the best in the nation, Mission BBQ is more than just a meal; it’s an experience that draws in locals and visitors alike.
Rockford man acquitted of 2020 murder of Rachel Dishman
Joseph Peppers, 42, was found not guilty of the murder of Rachel Dishman in 2020 at a Winnebago County bench trial on Tuesday.
Rockford considering use of cannabis funds to close deficit despite pleas to keep promise
ROCKFORD, IL — The city could rescind its policy restricting recreational cannabis sales tax funding to aiding communities disproportionately impacted by marijuana laws and instead tap the funds to help close a projected $3.7 million 2026 general fund deficit. Rockford has $2.6 million in marijuana sales taxes on...
One of the Best Ghost Tours in America Is Right Here in Illinois
USA Today ranks Chicago’s Gangsters and Ghosts Tour among America’s best. This haunted Illinois experience blends history, ghosts, and gangster lore into one eerie adventure.
Rockford elementary school ranks 3rd in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report
In a state dominated by high-performing schools in Chicago and its suburbs, a Rockford elementary school has quietly surged to the top.
DeKalb man arrested for drugs and explosives faces new burglary charges
James Hall, 38, was arrested after drugs and explosives were found in his home, and now faces additional charges related to several burglaries that occurred across DeKalb County.
Slow-speed chase ends in Rochelle, woman arrested for aggravated assault and DUI
Donna Di Nardo, 62, of Des Plaines, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault, cocaine possession, DUI, and fleeing from police, after leading deputies on a slow-speed chase through Rochelle, Illinois.
Multiple fire departments battle large field fire in Rockford
A large field fire in west Rockford prompted a response from firefighters from multiple surrounding area departments on Monday afternoon.

















