By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD -- Two people were jailed Thursday night after allegedly hijacking a vehicle and leading Rockford Police officers on a chase. Police spokesmen say the incident unfolded around 7:30 p.m. in the…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD — The Rockford-area doctor embroiled in a Medicare fraud and sexual abuse scandal has fallen ill and will not be sentenced until next month. Charles DeHaan, 64, was scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A suspect is wanted in an armed robbery that occurred Monday morning at a Rockford fast-foot restaurant. Shortly before 6 a.m., Rockford Police officers responded to the Burger King at 2334 11th St. in response…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Investigators with the Rockford Police are looking a suspect they say burglarized a Rockford woman's home Sunday morning. Police say that at  6 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Hartford…

By The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The family of a Northern Illinois University student who died while enduring a fraternity hazing has reached a $14 million settlement of their lawsuit. David Bogenberger of Palatine, Illinois was…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man has been arrested in connection with a burglary that occurred early Tuesday near downtown. Darion Turley, 19, was arrested Thursday afternoon after Rockford Police Officers from the Rockford…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Rockford Police investigators are looking for a burglary suspect. On Tuesday, Nov. 27, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Rockford officers responded to the Mobil gas station at 360 College Ave. and learned someone…

UPDATE: The two people killed in Sunday's shooting have been identified as Rockford residents 25-year-old Chiyara Nelson and 29-year-old Shawnquez Edwards. By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A second victim of a shooting near…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -  The Rockford Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting. On Sunday, Nov. 25, shortly before 2:30 a.m. Rockford patrol officers responded to the area of Broadway and 8th Street in reference to a call…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A Winnebago County man has been charged with owning animals for sport fighting after a search warrant was served at a residence just west of Rockford last week. Salvador Jimenez Gutierrez, 50, is…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Police in Rockford are searching for a suspect they say was involved in a stabbing that occurred Monday afternoon. At approximately 2:45 p.m., Rockford Police officers responded to a local hospital and learned…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Nobody was injured Tuesday morning after shots were fired during an armed robbery on Rockford's west side. Police say the incident unfolded shortly after 1 a.m., in the 900 block of North Winnebago…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Detectives with the Rockford Police Department are investigating a burglary at an east-side restaurant early Tuesday. Shortly before 5 a.m., officers in the 3700 block of East State Street met with an employee…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A Rockford man was convicted Monday in connection with a fatal shooting. Deon L. Hart, 23, was found guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm after a jury trial in front…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Rockford Police officers, on Thursday, Aug. 30, responded to a criminal sexual assault victim at a local hospital. Detectives with the Sensitive Crimes Unit conducted a follow up investigation and…