ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford man involved in a tense standoff with police three years ago learns his fate. Corterryis ...

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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 ...

State Farm’s former downtown headquarters is targeted for a $68 million mixed-use development proposal including 183 ...

The Illinois House of Representatives passes a bill that prohibits K-12 schools in the state from using a Native American ...

Here are the Class 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A all-state boys basketball teams for 2024-25 picked by the Illinois media.

Ross Robertson listed himself at 6-foot-8 his entire four years at South Beloit. He was “only” 6-7 as a freshman, but assumed ...

The weekend brings the 2025 Aspiring Artists exhibition and the grand opening of Dough Momma Bakehouse, along with ...

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, a Democrat, is seeking a third term with a significant lead over his opponent. McNamara secured 81% of the vote with 52% of precincts reporting, while his opponent ...

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - An Illinois court ruled on Tuesday that a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the maker of the gun used at the 2022 Highland Park mass shooting can go to trial. What we know ...

The following candidates ran in the general election for Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School District 307, At-large on April 1, 2025.

David Cartwright and Kelly A. Muno ran in the general election for Park Ridge City Council Ward 4 on April 1, 2025. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. If you are a ...