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ROCKFORD -- The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office says the body found outside of the city Monday is suspicious. Sheriff's spokesmen say the body was discovered at around 1:15 p.m. in the 9200 block of Knapp Road. Officials say body…

ROCKFORD - The City of Rockford Legal Department, on Tuesday,began the demolition process at the heavily blighted New Fellowship Baptist Church at 814 Second Ave. by posting a 30-day notice as required by Illinois statute. In addition to…

ROCKFORD - The Alpine Dam may soon see repairs after the Rockford City Council took the first step Monday to repair the 76-year-old structure. The dam is at Rueben Aldeen Park has become a landmark of sorts, a place where local high…

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 deeper than…

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 in World War II and…

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…

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 spending plan after home rule…

ROCKFORD - A former Rockford priest at the center of chilling allegations and a 2006 lawsuit appears on a list of 15 priests accused of sexual abuse. Theodore "Ted" Feely, who Rockford resident Donald Bondick claimed in a five-count…

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 in Dec. 3, when current…

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 voters approved a referendum Tuesday to…

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 building at 5295…

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 financial…

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. Officer Kathryn Kubik…

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 provide safe and warm…

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 updates. The update comes at a…