The three men — 35-year-old Melvin D. Richardson, 35-year-old Andre L. Richardson Jr. and 32-year-old Kevin M. Harris — are ...

Illinois bans the sale and use of most types of fireworks, with violators facing fines and possible jail time in some cases.

Gov. JB Pritzker officially announced his re-election campaign in a news release June 26, with rallies scheduled across the ...

With the passage of the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, a local pharmacist and state senator have differing opinions.

Millions of dollars are set aside for Rockford-area organizations and local projects as part of Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced nearly $20 million in funding for libraries across the state, ...

R OCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — While Rockford, Illinois will likely be forever known for its time as one of the largest manufacturing hubs in the United, States, the city has produced an exceptional ...

Rockford’s unemployment rate is 8.1%, nearly double the national average, and according to SmartAsset, in a study of 342 of ...

Benedictine and Rockford will compete in the first women’s college flag football game in Illinois when they meet at 6:15 p.m. Saturday inside the Chicago Bears’ Walter Payton Center on the ...

A federal judge in Rockford has declared a state law banning concealed firearms on public transit systems unconstitutional - at least as it applies to four individuals who challenged it in court.

Illinois is buzzing with summer adrenaline, featuring rock climbing, skydiving over scenic views, and peaceful hot air ...