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By Alan Fram, Darlene Superville and Jonathan Lemire Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on a Somali-born congresswoman Friday while reversing his previous criticisms of a North Carolina crowd…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - SwedishAmerican and Prairie State Legal Services have announced a medical-legal partnership (MLP) which integrates civil legal services with health care to address health-harming social needs and social inequities…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -The Rockford IceHogs on Thursday announced they have agreed to terms with defenseman Jake Ryczek on a one-year contract that runs through the 2019-20 season. Ryczek, 21, completed his first full season in the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Mayor Tom McNamara, on Thursday, announced the creation of a new group aimed at fighting domestic violence. The group, "100 Men Who Give a Damn," brings  together busy men in the community to make a difference…

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 - The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will bring live music and workout experiences to Rockford’s Davis Park in July and August with a new event series called “Summer at Davis Park.” In total, six…

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 Steve Peoples and Zeke Miller Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has placed racial animus at the center of his reelection campaign, and even some of his critics believe it could deliver him a second term.…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Eighty-five girls softball teams from six states will compete in the Stateline this week for the 2019 National Softball Association (NSA) North-Central “B” & “C” Girls Fast Pitch World Series. Teams from…

By The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson is urging President Donald Trump to pardon former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich for his corruption crimes. Jackson and his son, Jesse Jackson Jr., say Blagojevich's 14-year…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - There are several cooling centers for citizens to take shelter and rest during the recent hot temperatures.  Following is a list of area centers and their hours.  Winnebago County The Carpenter’s Place…

By Logan Jaffe Happy First Friday of July, Illinois. We’ve got some updates and some stories we think you should read this week about debt, bankruptcy and profiting off the poor: 1. Our ongoing reporting on how Chicago’s vehicle…

ARIES Vacations go by too fast. It’ll take some organizing to accomplish everything you wanted to do. Luckily, you’ll succeed in spending time with friends. A trip may be organized quicker than you expect. TAURUS You’ll be tempted…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The investment group that includes Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen, along with the chairman of Hard Rock International, on Tuesday announced its intention to submit a proposal to the city to build a…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor To rebuild in sports is to accept hope. To rebuild successfully and quickly, and then dignify that hope with more meaning, is to keep promises. In the NFL, filling your operation with genuine, unbridled…