ROCKFORD -- There will be no criminal charges filed against two Winnebago County deputies who fatally shot 27-year-old Faustin Guetigo earlier this year. Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley said during a press conference Thursday…

DURAND -- Durand CUSD 322 is one of 29 Illinois districts that were placed on "probation" by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Wednesday for violating Gov. JB Pritzker's mask mandate. According to the ISBE, Durand's COVID-19…

ROCKFORD -- Rockford Public School District 205 is encouraging eligible students to take the COVID-19 vaccine before the 2021-22 school year. The district announced Wednesday that all students ages 12 and older can receive up to $100 in…

SPRINGFIELD -- Joined by legislators, advocates, and the Illinois Department of Aging (IDoA) on Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair, Gov. JB Pritzker today signed legislation that reflects the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.…

BELVIDERE -- Rock Valley College announced Monday that it is postponing the opening of its new Advanced Technology Center (ATC) until January 2022. "Like much of the nation, we are experiencing equipment and material delivery delays…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will address the nation on Monday about the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan, after the planned withdrawal of American forces turned deadly at Kabul's airport as thousands tried to flee the country…

SPRINGFIELD -- Nearly every county in Illinois lost population over the past decade, mirroring a national trend of greater concentrations of people leaving rural areas and moving to larger metropolitan areas. That’s according to the…

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported Friday that more than 59% of Illinois adults have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, 76% of adults across the state have received at least one…

ROCKFORD -- Local officials are helping citizens celebrate Rockford Day this year by extending the celebration through the weekend. Rockford Day is held annually on Aug.15. This year, there will be activities from Friday, Aug. 13 through…

ROCKFORD -- Rock Valley College is making it easer for students to get to class by launching a new shuttle bus route. The new route connects RVC's main campus, downtown campus, Advanced Technology Center and the Stenstrom Center for…

By Brian Slodysko, Bill Barrow and Jake Bleiberg Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — At first glance, Herschel Walker has a coveted political profile for a potential Senate candidate in Georgia. He was a football hero at the University…