By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Two people are dead after a shooting in the 200 block of Hutchins Avenue Monday night. Police say officers were called to the area at around 8:30 p.m., and found a man suffering from gunshots…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Ten People were arrested Sunday during an undercover prostitution operation. Police say seven vehicles were impounded, substances believed to be heroin and cocaine were found on one suspect, and a loaded…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department is investigating two separate incidents involving  firearms that occurred over the weekend. At around 3:45 a.m., Monday, a 30-year-old man told officers he was unloading a truck…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Two men charged in the death of a Rockford rapper have posted bond.  William Arzate, 22, of Rockford, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and single counts of concealment of a…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A 16-year-old was arrested early Thursday after police responded to a fight involving a gun near a Rockford elementary school. Shortly after midnight, officers responded to Welsh School, 2100 Huffman…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A 14-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly shooting at Rockford police officers, Police Chief Dan O'Shea announced Wednesday.  O'Shea said the incident unfolded at around 7:45 p.m.,…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Rockford Police investigators are searching for two suspects they say held up a Burger King Monday night. Shortly before 9 p.m., officers responded to 2434 11th St. and learned two armed men entered the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man is behind bars for the alleged sexual assault of a child.  According to a release from Rockford Police Public Information Officer Christie Castillo, 31-year-old Deangelo McCall was arrested…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Seven people were arrested in Rockford and charged with various between Friday, July 19 and Sunday, July 21.  At approximately 6:30 p.m., Friday,  Rockford Police SCOPE officers conducted a traffic stop at…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A Rockford man was sentenced to nearly six years in prison Friday for a 2017 sexual assault.  Jim Lee Buckingham, 57, was ordered to serve to five years for criminal sexual assault, a Class 1…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Investigators with the Rockford Police Department are searching for a 21-year-old man they say committed a home invasion early Thursday.  According to a release from Public Information Officer Christie…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A 39-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday after being shot in the area of Broadway and 24th Street.  Rockford Police Public Information Officer Christie Castillo said patrol officers…

By Don Babwin Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti said Monday that R&B singer R. Kelly paid $2 million to keep the alleged victim in a child pornography case off the witness stand during a 2008 trial…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department, on Friday, announced that nine people were arrested in an undercover prostitution sting. The sting occurred Thursday in the city of Rockford.  "The operation is part of the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man was arrested Wednesday and charged with several sex charges involving a minor.  Saul Colin, 31, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault, four counts of criminal sexual assault and two…