Joseph Garza, 40, of Rockford, pleaded guilty last year to two counts of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. On April 14, Garza was sentenced to spend 102 months in prison, followed by ...

Hagerty mentions the uncertain state of the economy inspires the bond decision as well. While Rockford has the cash needed for the multi-million dollar settlements, the finance di ...

Stephen Boddie, 35, was arrested early April 14 in the 5700 block of Whispering Way in Loves Park, according to Rockford police. He is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery. The ...

Like many other crash-prone areas in Illinois, I-57 has long stretches of monotonous driving and dangerous winter weather conditions. These long, straight roads also mean more commercial vehicles ...

Signs posted Monday warned the building is unsafe and said occupancy is prohibited after March 31. University Drive Manor, 1201 Second Ave. N., has been determined to be unsafe. According to a ...

Discover the cities in Illinois facing the greatest challenges due to climate change! 🌍 From extreme weather to rising temperatures, let's dive into the top 10 hotspots. Are your favorite ...

closing the three airports in the region as three millimeters of sand-like ash covered the city. Ted Stevens was closed for 20 hours, and other airports for multiple days. The ash made its way ...

Illinois residents and community leaders are concerned about anti-immigration rhetoric and policies. Local organizations are working to dispel misinformation about immigrants and provide accurate ...