Police in Rockford say a 3-year-old child was shot during a home invasion and they're searching for a suspect.

New government data shows gas mileage for 2016 model year light-duty vehicles sold in the United States made smaller than expected gains in fuel economy over the last year.

Midwestern corn growers know the symptoms of northern corn leaf blight all too well: greenish-gray lesions on the leaves that can add up to major yield losses if not detected and treated early.

President Donald Trump on Thursday questioned why the U.S. would accept more immigrants from "shithole countries" after senators discussed revamping rules affecting those from Africa and Haiti.

A pair of Democrats hoping to take Litesa Wallace's place in the statehouse were removed from the ballot Thursday by the Illinois Board of Elections.

The Washington Post reported Thursday that President Donald Trump, during a bi-partisan meeting, wondered why the U.S. was allowing immigrants from "shithole countries" into the nation. 

As the sexual misconduct wave hit Hollywood, the media and other industries last fall, an open letter circulated through the Illinois Capitol demanding an end to a culture of disrespectful treatment of women.

President Donald Trump on Thursday labeled a dossier of information about his alleged Russia ties as “disproven,” suggested it was directly paid for by the Democratic Party and used by the FBI to tip the scales in the 2016 election.

In a major policy shift that could affect millions of low-income people, the Trump administration said Thursday it is offering a path for states that want to impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients.

The White Sox have agreed to a $4.75 million, one-year contract with pitcher Miguel Gonzalez and are bringing back the right-hander after trading him late last season.

Winnebago County said Thursday that, as part of a planned upgrade of its voice and internet service lines, a telephone outage is scheduled for its departments, Monday, Jan. 15.

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has acknowledged being "unfaithful" in his marriage but denies allegations that he blackmailed a woman to stay quiet, following a bombshell news report that overshadowed his annual address to the Legislature.

Rain and rapidly falling temperatures will lead to icy conditions Thursday night, as a Winter Weather Advisory has been called for most of northern Illinois.

Illinois state Rep. David Olsen, R-Downers Grove, is pushing a plan to allow people to bust out a car window to rescue a hot dog from a hot car and avoid any criminal liability.

Since 1986, Paradise Guitars has been the area’s leading authority on all things guitar, even doing bass and drum lessons. Rockford Rocked Interviews catches up with owner Mike Johnston to talk about his 30-year musical journey.