Fire departments across Winnebago County leave Mercyhealth’s 911 system

Police search for answers after a 37-year-old man was stabbed to death early Tuesday and found under the Whitman Street ...

Freeport properties to be demolished, removing them from floodway

A FEMA grant allows for the demolition and asbestos abatement of five properties, removing them from the floodway.

Hill Street Neighborhood to offer accessible housing for those with disabilities

The goal of the Hill Street Neighborhood is to give those with disabilities the resources to be part of their community.

Rockford Fire Department stresses importance of working smoke alarms

A 37-year-old man is found dead under the Whitman Street bridge Tuesday morning, according to police. Police ask the public ...

Northern Illinois University faces unfair labor law charges

Employees at Northern Illinois University file unfair labor practice charges against the school after management tried to ...

2 found dead in vehicle, Harvard police say

A death investigation is underway after officers report a man and a woman were found dead in a vehicle late Monday night.

Lawmakers ‘ready to move’ on transit reform, but funding agreement remains elusive

Illinois lawmakers are optimistic a plan to reform and fund Chicago-area public transit agencies will pass the General Assembly this month, but agreement on funding remains a major hurdle.

Rockford teen charged after police find stolen firearm

Police ask the public to avoid the area as they investigate a death in downtown Rockford. City council members approved a ban Monday night on self-storage units in parts of Rockford.