If you saw strange lights in the sky over northern Illinois on Tuesday night, you’re not alone. Rockford, Illinois resident Steve Heilmeyer was among those who saw multiple bright lights in the night sky,

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said a federal funding pause ordered by President Donald Trump has placed needed assistance programs and jobs at risk.

Winnebago County Gary Caruana says he will continue following state law when it comes to detaining undocumented migrants. But, he says because of the Illinois Trust

Nardjay Johnson, 23, was arrested after police officers were called to a Rockford hospital on June 20th, 2024, to meet with the 9-year-old victim of a sexual assault.

If you're gearing up for a Super Bowl party in February, there's one finger food you must have at your get together this year.

Rockford 'hottest' housing market An Illinois city has been named the hottest housing market in the country. According to Realtor.com, Rockford ranked No. 1 on the list in December. In Rockford ...

More and more Illinois colleges and universities are offering full tuition scholarships. “The Huskie Pledge,” “The Rockford Promise,” “The Illinois Commitment” -- everyone’s got one now. But as nice as zero tuition sounds,

Results from the National Assessment for Educational Progress reading test shows 8th graders in Illinois out preformed national averages.

City agreement with Northern Illinois Gas Company In other City news, approximately every 50 years – yes, 50 years – Freeport has the opportunity to renew their enterprise agreement with the Northern Illinois Gas Company to construct,

Foresight’s balance sheet experienced modest growth during 2024. Total loans grew by $31.57 million, or 3%, to $1.12 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to $1.08 billion at the end of the previous year. Total deposits increased by $43.15 million, or 3.2%, to $1.40 billion at the end of 2024 compared to $1.36 billion at the end of 2023.

Rank School Total Points Previous 1. Kenwood (11) (22-1) 135 2 2. Quincy (2) (20-2) 118 1 3. Homewood-Flossmoor (1) (22-2) 108 7 4. Bolingbrook (22-3) 96 3 5. Hinsdale Central (21-2) 75 6 6. Marist (22-2) 65 NR 7. Lisle (Benet Academy) (20-4) 51 8 8. Waubonsie Valley (22-1) 48 4 9. Lincoln Park (21-3) 27 10 10. Rich Township (15-6) 23 5

A new bill in the Illinois Senate would require state law enforcement agencies to cooperate with U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) and repeal the state's TRUST Act, which places limitations on police action.