By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The suspect wounded in a shootout with Winnebago County deputies last week has been identified. Officials say the shooting happened at around 11 a.m., Oct. 24, at the Fas Fuel station on the corner…

By Ken Thomas Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump launched an eight-state campaign blitz on Wednesday, seeking to shore up Senate Republicans and GOP gubernatorial candidates against an onslaught of Democratic…

ROCKFORD - A Rockford man was sentenced on Oct. 19 by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard to a total of 150 months in federal prison for the armed robbery of the U.S. Cellular store at 6430 E. State St. back in 2016. 6430 E. State…

ARIES The opportunity may arise to make a bid on a home that would provide more room for you and your family. Either way, you’ll be focused on transforming your surroundings this week to better adapt your living space to the needs of…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor Halfway through last Sunday's win over the Jets, Bears head coach Matt Nagy closely embraced his young prodigy Mitchell Trubisky on the sideline. Like a quality father figure knowing when to push the…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Although onlookers near the Midway Theater were treated to a show of sorts last week, it wasn't quite the production that's part of the building's illustrious past. Officers with the Rockford Police…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford IceHogs recalled forward Brett Welychka from the Indy Fuel of the ECHL and assigned goaltender Kevin Lankinen to Indy, the club announced Monday. Welychka, 24, made his ECHL debut with the Fuel…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A Rockford man is behind bars in a fatal stabbing that occurred Sunday night on the city's northeast side. Jerry Saylor, 46, was taken into custody Monday morning. He's been charged with…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened around 9 p.m. in the 3500 block of Fawnridge Drive. Details are limited, however, police say the victim is a 61-year-man who…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Seth Griffin scored the lone goal in a shootout to life the Manitoba Moose past the Rockford  IceHogs 2-1 at the BMO Harris Bank Center Sunday. Goaltender Collin Delia stopped 36 of 37 shots in the loss while…

By Mark Scolforo, Claudia Lauer and Allen G. Breed Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tributes rolled in Sunday to the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre as authorities worked to piece together the background and…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Victor Ejdsell evened the game in the third period for the Rockford IceHogs with his third goal in two games but Paul Bittner potted the game-winner with less than five minutes left in the game to give the…

By Michael Biesecker and Stephen Braun Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Cesar Sayoc is an amateur bodybuilder and former stripper, a loner with a long arrest record who showed little interest in politics until Donald Trump came…

Editor's note: This story has been updated to show the scores of the Harlem vs. Lincoln-Way West, Boylan vs. Glenbard South and Rockford Christian vs. Sterling Newman games. By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKTON - The Hononegah Indians…