Today is Friday, March 20, 2026. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago: In 1926, the University of Illinois denied any responsibility for the previous day’s student riot in ...

Illinois restaurants that feel like spring year-round—bright spaces, garden vibes, and mood-boosting spots worth the visit.

Officials announced the Illinois High School Association Boys Soccer State Finals will be held in Rockford for the next three years.

COLUMN: The story of B. F. Shaw reveals his remarkable role in Illinois’ opposition to slavery, the history of the Republican party, and Dixon’s relationship with Abraham Lincoln.

Rockford will host the Illinois High School Association boys soccer state finals for the next three years, bringing the state ...

A local high school will host a state championship game for the next three years. On Thursday, the Illinois High School ...

The weekend brings the 52nd Annual Rockford RV, Camping & Travel Show, Rockford Rage Roller Derby, Chris Kattan, Mercy Me, ...

Explore must-visit Illinois museums this April, from iconic art to immersive history, perfect for a culture-filled spring day ...

That’s exactly what happens at Lino’s in Rockford, Illinois, where someone decided that what every Italian restaurant really ...

If elected in November, Democrat Juliana Stratton will become the sixth Black woman in history to serve in the U.S. Senate.

The documented all-time boys basketball scoring leader in Lake County history is currently playing on a 4-year, $156.5-million contract and plays half his home games in the world’s most famous ...

It’s Illinois Primary election day as voters from across the state head to the polls to vote for their candidates for governor, some major races in the U.S. House of Representatives, and several ...