Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department will honor two officers with awards and promote six others to new positions Friday, Nov. 9, during a ceremony at Police District 3 headquarters, 557 South New Towne Drive.…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The City of Rockford Human Services Department, a Community Action Agency, announces the availability of warming centers in Winnebago and Boone counties during the 2018-2019 winter season. These facilities…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor For all of the shining energy at Halas Hall these days, there's one topic that's taboo to Matt Nagy's Bears. For all the optimism, talent, and team chemistry galore, there's something the Bears themselves…

Illinois Governor 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING >  JB Pritzker (D) 2,382,536 54% Bruce Rauner (R / Inc.) 1,723,015 39% Sam McCann (C) 188,486 4% Kash Jackson (L) 105,480 2%…

Staff Report CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks have relieved Joel Quenneville of his coaching duties and have named Jeremy Colliton the 38th head coach in franchise history. In addition, the Blackhawks have named Barry Smith an…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The IceHogs today announced they have recalled defensemen Josh McArdle and Neil Manning from their ECHL affiliate, the Indy Fuel. Manning, 27, has logged six points (2g, 4a) in nine games with the Fuel in…

ROCKFORD - Despite a season-high mark of 41 saves from Collin Delia, the Iowa Wild escaped with a 2-1 shootout victory over the Rockford IceHogs at the BMO Harris Bank Center Saturday. The 24-year-old Rockford netminder is now unbeaten…

Staff Report MILWAUKEE - Darren Raddysh scored the game’s final two goals to propel the Rockford IceHogs to a 3-2 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Admirals at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Friday. With the IceHogs entering the…

Staff Report AKRON, Ohio - The Northern Illinois University Huskies got big plays on offense, defense and special teams to post its fifth straight win, 36-26, over Akron, and in the process became bowl eligible for the 10th time in the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Jason Todd, founder and president of Thinker Ventures in Rockford, was named one of the 2018 People You Should Know by the Rockford Chamber of Commerce. Todd was recognized at a special reception Thursday,…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Two Rockford men have been charged with firearms offenses by a federal grand jury, Kyland Willis, 20, and Martaevien Q. Stevenson, 20, were each charged with one count of conspiracy to steal firearms from a…

Staff Report ROCKFORD – Fred VanVleet is throwing his considerable influence behind the RPS 205 Tip-Off Classic. VanVleet, an Auburn graduate who now is a backup point guard for the Toronto Raptors, is forming a nonprofit…

Staff Writer ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department on Wednesday, Nov. 7, will celebrate the first graduation of the newly-formed Community Based Violence and Interruption Prevention (VIP) Program. The VIP Program started in…

ARIES The opportunity may arise to make a bid on a home that would provide more room for you and your family. Either way, you’ll be focused on transforming your surroundings this week to better adapt your living space to the needs of…