By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - There have now been 42 positive COVID-19 tests in Winnebago County, officials announced Saturday. The announcement comes hours after state officials reported 1,453 new positive tests statewide,…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter CHICAGO - There are now 10,357 people in Illinois who have tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, officials announced Saturday. "The number is sobering and a reminder that…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -  A man has been sentenced to prison for a police chase that happened last year in Rockford. Jabare L. McChristian,  26, was sentenced Thursday, March 26,  to one year in the Illinois Department for aggravated…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Governor JB Pritzker today joined Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Illinois National Guard, and the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross, on Friday, announced that a 58-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for aggravated DUI. Timothy Buchanan was…

By Don Babwin Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday named former Dallas police Chief David Brown to head the police force in the nation's third largest city, touting his humility and calling him "a…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man has been sentenced to two five-year prison terms after twice failing to register as a sex offender. Victor Britton, 38, was sentenced March 27 by Judge Joe McGraw. The sentence stems from a…

Staff Report CHICAGO -The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), on Friday, announced 1,209 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 53 additional deaths. There are now 8,904 cases of coronavirus…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Physicians Immediate Care, the largest urgent-care company in Illinois, will roll out Abbott Labs' breakthrough rapid COVID-19 test within the week, the company announced Thursday. Branded as Curbside Care the…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara has stern words for those who insist on gathering in groups despite Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order. The mayor used a portion of a coronavirus press briefing…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Winnebago County Health Department, on Thursday, April 2, announced six new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 30. "We know the disease is spreading in our community,"…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - In an effort to help keep everyone safe, Hooters is providing convenient options for customers to get their favorite menu items while Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home oder. Everything from wings as well as…

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), onThursday, announced 715 new cases coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the state, including 16 additional deaths. The announcement brings the total deaths to…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the city's east side Thursday. Police say the occurred in the 2100 block of Oregon Avenue, and that one victim, a man, was taken…