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,

Lawmakers in Springfield are aiming to lower prescription drug prices with the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Act.

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

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.

They definitely surpassed every Asian restaurant in my ratings book.

IDOT to close Interstate 255 for road work The Illinois Department of Transportation will close over 3 miles of Interstate 255 in Metro East for six months starting this weekend. IDOT will be resurfacing the interstate between Illinois Route 157 and Illinois Route 15.

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,

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 ...

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

Sorensen stresses Congress holds the “power of the purse” – i.e., controlling government spending. By attempting to freeze federal funds, he asserts “the executive branch [is] taking too much power, taking all of the power away from Congress to be able to decide what’s best for our communities.”

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.