By Seth Borenstein AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — As California's catastrophic wildfires recede and people rebuild after two hurricanes, a massive new federal report warns that these types of disasters are worsening in the United…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter CHAMPAIGN - The Forreston Cardinals made quick work of Camp Point Central by running away with the IHSA Class 1A football championship 44-6 Friday. It is Forreston's third state title in five years. The…

By Larry Lage AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Chase Daniel made the most of his chance to fill in for Mitchell Trubisky, having the best day of his journeyman career. Daniel set career highs with 230 yards passing and two…

By The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — There are going to be a lot more vehicles on the road over the long Thanksgiving weekend, and the Illinois State Police wants you to know that more of those vehicles are going to have state troopers…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter 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…

ARIES You’ll spend a lot of time shopping this week. You’ll probably feel inspired to redecorate your home. And you’ll be tempted to put up your Christmas decorations so you don’t have to do it later. TAURUS You’ll show a lot of…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor When the Bears traded for Khalil Mack in early September, you knew the facelift was going to change the complexion of their future. You understood that the move would be remembered in NFL annals as one of…

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…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter 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…

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…