By Jill Colvin Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he'd "certainly meet" with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, and without preconditions, if the Iranian leader were willing. Speaking during a…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD -  A former Rockford officer and ex-Metro Enforcement security guard have been charged with armed robbery in connection with a holdup at the Van Galder bus depot earlier this month. Yuliya Kuznets,…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor BOURBONNAIS - In seven NFL seasons, Prince Amukamara has picked off a total of seven passes with the Giants, Jaguars, and Bears. For a man oft-praised for his technical coverage ability, averaging just…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor BOURBONNAIS - When the NFL unveiled a new helmet rule this past May - emphasizing that no player on the field can lower their head to initiate contact - no one knew what to make of the development. All…

By Guy Stephens WNIJ News DIXON - A couple of years ago, Ronald Reagan’s first boyhood home in Dixon was, as The Washington Post put it, “falling apart.” Today, things are looking much better. But the museum’s director says there’s…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor BOURBONNAIS - Patience is a virtue when it comes to a young quarterback learning a fresh offense. Through most of the first week of this year's Bears training camp, Mitchell Trubisky has struggled. And…

By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy surged in the April-June quarter, growing at an annual rate of 4.1 percent. That's the fastest pace since 2014, driven by consumers who began spending their tax…

By The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Tollway officials are defending the awarding of contracts to firms with political connections or ties to Tollway employees. The deals being examined include a $6.6 million, five-year…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A body discovered in the Rock River Wednesday is male, officials reported Thursday. Winnebago County Coroner Bill Hintz said although it is badly decomposed, there doesn't appear to be any trauma to…

By Marcio Sanchez Associated Press IDYLLWILD, Calif. (AP) — Fire stoked by hot and windy weather raged through a forest in far northern California on Thursday. while calmer conditions aided firefighters on the lines of a suspected arson…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor BOURBONNAIS - Having three capable tight ends isn't something the Bears are accustomed to. They've never had a three-headed Cerberus-like monster like they do now. Most NFL teams rarely have a second…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor BOURBONNAIS - It's easy to get caught up in the aura of Matt Nagy in his first Bears training camp. The energy he brings to the table. The attention to detail of an offensive playcaller learning to manage…

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's proposed Washington meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has been delayed until 2019. National security adviser John Bolton, in a statement, cites special…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Matt Idzikowski's third downtown restaurant in five years is part of a natural progression. He has the burgers, sandwiches, salads and soups covered at Vintage@501 and Blue Line Sports Pub. Both…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A proposal to open a second methadone clinic in Rockford was shot down Monday night by the Code and Regulation Committee. The city's Zoning Board of Appeals had previously recommended approval of…