Rockford News

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer travel season. This weekend, more than 7 million vehicles are expected to hit state tollways, and drivers should be aware of the 37 miles worth of road construction work between the Elgin Toll Plaza and Illinois 39 in Rockford.

Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is using the Memorial Day holiday weekend as a reminder for people to help reunite Veterans with missing medals through 'Operation Reunite.' The program strives to link veterans and their families with any unclaimed military medals, awards, and military artifacts that have been transferred to the treasurer's ... (more)

Police are asking for the public's help finding a 25-year-old Cortland man accused of raping an Evergreen Village Mobile Home Park resident Monday, according to a news release.

Ogle County State's Attorney Mike Rock announced that on May 20, 2013, Adrian Hartness, age 24, of Oregon, pled guilty to the offense of Burglary, a Class 2 Felony, and was sentenced to 4 Years in the Department of Corrections.

A majority of the conditions which resulted in the implementation of the No Wake order on the Rock River north of the Auburn Street Bridge in Winnebago County have subsided.

Rockford, Illinois-Fred Van Vleet and J.D. Danforth are realizing their dreams of playing college basketball.

Winnebago County State's Attorney Joe Bruscato announced today that 33-year-old Jamie Dock was sentenced today to 375 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections in front of Judge McGraw after being found guilty after a jury trial on July 11, 2012 of charges of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault .

We sometimes hear complaints about our local school districts, but it takes a community effort to make sure students succeed.

Rockford - The Rockford area leads the way when it comes to tackling unemployment.

Looking for some chill time during Memorial Day weekend? We have the perfect antidote.

Rockford, Illinois- Police are advising drivers to avoid the area of I-90 & East State Street following an accident.

Most of us like to have choice and that is exactly what's available to many District 205 parents.

Several Rockford aerospace companies are hoping an appearance on the world stage will help bring business and jobs to the area.

More casino conflict after house Representative Lou Lang , who sponsored the casino bill, stepped down from his role.

Rep. Lou Lang has tried for decades to bring more casino's to Illinois, including one to Rockford.

Cheap Trick The power-pop pride of Rockford, Illinois, is still touring 40 years into its career.

A 17-year-old high school student in Rockford will graduate with a perfect attendance record he's maintained since kindergarten.

Five people are dead and six others hurt after a van flips over several times in southern Illinois.

A Rockford man admits he was involved in a 2008 murder. Today William Moore Jr. pled guilty to armed robbery and conspiracy to commit murder charges.

Beginning Wednesday, May 29 and running through Wednesday, August 28, the Rock River Valley Blood Center will feature "Hot Dog Wednesdays" and Ice Cold Slushies at donor centers in Rockford and Belvidere.