Rockford IL

The National Guard Civil Support Team was called to assist Beloit Police and Fire departments in securing a potential World War I-era munition found in the basement of a home on Chatsworth Drive.

Soto, now 24, is accused of killing Romona Schupbach, 63; her son, Jacob Schupbach, 23; postal carrier Jay Larson, 49; and 15‑year‑old Jenna Newcomb, during a violent series of attacks that spanned multiple locations on the city’s east side.

Oregon Elementary School Principal Ryan Huels has been recognized at both the national and state levels for his leadership in education. Huels was featured in Education Week, a respected education publication, where he discussed how school leaders can better support teachers and prevent professional burnout,...

A pair of bald eagles make a home for themselves on a live cam in Quechee, giving researchers a rare opportunity to study wild raptors up close.

Court filings show ongoing motions and evaluations. Carter is due back in court on March 19.

Rockford Public Schools is cutting over 100 positions as they deal with a $15 million budget deficit. RPS Superintendent Ehren Jarrett says costs have gone up a lot over the past few years. The district also increased social emotional support coming out of the pandemic. “Unfortunately, that's how you go...

There’s a special kind of magic in places that don’t try too hard, and the Olympic Tavern in Rockford has mastered the art of being effortlessly excellent. This straightforward neighborhood pub has been serving up cold beer and hot food to grateful locals for generations, proving that sometimes the simplest approach...

City staff believe the additions will support Rockford meeting a federal deadline set by the EPA.

Our Tuesday will start off with some sunshine, but it will be frigid during the morning hours with lows bottoming out in the single digits and wind chill values will be as cold as -8. Clouds will increase during the afternoon, ahead of our next clipper system. This will move through the area overnight dropping 1″ to...

From diners to pubs to breweries with river views, these 10 restaurants serve up some of the region’s most satisfying takes on the classic Reuben sandwich.