Staff Report SPRINGFIELD - Senate President John Cullerton will resign from the General Assembly sometime in January, he told his caucus in a meeting after the fall veto session concluded last Thursday. A definitive date has not been…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners, on Tuesday, voted to hold the line on property taxes for the sixth year in a row, meaning the district will not receive any additional tax dollars in its…

By Michael Balsamo and Tom Hays Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two correctional officers responsible for guarding Jeffrey Epstein the night before he took his own life are expected to face criminal charges this week for falsifying…

By The Associated Press DUNCAN, Oklahoma (AP) — Two men and a woman were fatally shot Monday outside a Walmart store in Oklahoma, the chief of police said. Two victims were shot inside a car and the third was in the parking lot…

By Dan Greenspan Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mitch Trubisky wanted to finish out the game, but the decision was taken out of his hands The Chicago Bears’ quarterback said he sustained a right hip injury in the first half of a…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Kris Versteeg's second stint with the Rockford IceHogs is over, the team announced Sunday. IceHogs General Manager Mark Bernard said Versteeg and the club have mutually agreed to terminate the two-time Stanley Cup…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - SwedishAmerican has welcomed new internal medicine physician, Dr. Shinta Jong to the Creekside Medical Center, 3505 N. Bell School Road. Jong brings 10 years of experience to SwedishAmerican. Board certified in…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in a recent drug case,  Alonte M. Bjorlie 23, was sentenced Nov. 8 to 15 years for possession with intent to deliver cocaine, 15 years for possession…

By Aamer Madahni and Jonathan Lemire Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday released the summary transcript of an April congratulatory call with Ukraine President-elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the latest salvo…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford was jailed Thursday following an investigation by the Rockford Police Department’s Sensitive Crimes Unit. At around 11:10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, officers were contacted to investigate a report of…

By Cole Lauterbach SPRINGFIELD -Illinois lawmakers are one step closer to approving permanent daylight saving time, but the change would require federal approval, something that’s only been granted twice.  State Sen. Andy Manar’s …

By The Associated Press SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — At least six people were injured during a shooting at a Southern California high school Thursday morning, authorities said. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said on…

By Julie Pace, Bill Barrow and Steve Peoples Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced Thursday he is running for president, making a late entry into the Democratic race less than three months…

By Mary Clare Jalonick Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Several more witnesses scheduled to testify in the House impeachment hearings over the next week are expected to say they too worried about President Donald Trump’s push for…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The Rockford IceHogs are starting to find their identity and their way into the win column. Rockford won two of three games last week, including dealing Toronto its first regulation loss of the…