Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department scored high marks during an audit as the only police department in Illinois that submits National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data to the FBI. The data goes much…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Joe Marino, the man known as "Mr. Fourth of July," has died at the age of 92, his family announced Wednesday. The son of Italian immigrants, Marino was born on Sept. 27, 1926, in Rockford. He served…

ROCKFORD - The Winnebago County Board made an about face Tuesday night when it voted Marilyn Hite Ross interim state's attorney. Judge Rosemary Collins was expected to be named Joe Bruscato's successor, however, that recommendation was…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - City of Rockford aldermen on Monday passed the $156.8 million general-fund budget for 2019. The budget includes a utility tax on natural gas and electricity, the levy that was added to the 2018…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Winnebago County Board Chairman recommended Judge Rosemary Collins interim state’s attorney Friday. The recommendation will now go before the board on Tuesday. If approved, Collins will be sworn…

By Greg Bishop Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD - Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker said he wants to legalize marijuana for recreational use soon after taking office, but even advocates say won't fix the state’s budget problems. Michigan…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford manufacturer celebrating its 60th year in business doubled its manufacturing space after an October acquisition. Co-Lin Metals Fabricating Inc. acquired the assets of HLAVA Industrial Welding and its…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Illinois Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker announced today that Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara will join the Budget & Innovation Team as part of the bi-partisan Transition Committee. The team will focus on tackling the…

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 Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - According to state senators Dave Syverson and Steve Stadelman, pension reform is on its way this spring. That's the message the pair sent to Rockford aldermen on Monday during their legislative…

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 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 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…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Although onlookers near the Midway Theater were treated to a show of sorts last week, it wasn't quite the production that's part of the building's illustrious past. Officers with the Rockford Police…