The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has appointed the chief of operations and technology for the Illinois Lottery to take over as the lottery's acting director. Rauner said Friday that Harold Mays will…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Two Rockford teens were jailed for allegedly beating and robbing an elderly man downtown last week. Police say the incident took place at 10 p.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of East State Street,…

By Candice Choi AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Papa John's, which has featured founder John Schnatter as a spokesman in logos and TV ads, has begun pulling his image from its marketing and pledged to assess its diversity…

Can accommodations be made? By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The developer of a proposed $16 million boutique hotel at the corner of North Main and Mulberry streets says he's waiting for the city to move forward on site remediation…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The body found in the Rock River Thursday is that of a 62-year-old woman, officials reported Friday. The victim's name and how she died are being withheld pending notification of family. (adsbygoogle =…

Eddie Patterson would have been charged with first-degree murder. By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - An officer who died in the line of duty last fall was killed because of criminal actions by a Rockford man, Winnebago County State's…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter OSHKOSH, Wis. -  Although he called recent clashes with his court clerk a simple disagreement, former Brendan Dassey lawyer and now Judge Len Kachinsky has been charged with stalking her. A felony charge…

By Jonathan Lemire and Jill Colvin Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — President Donald Trump closed out his chaotic two-day visit to NATO Thursday by declaring victory, claiming that member nations caved to his demands to significantly…

By The Associated Press (ASSOCIATED PRESS) - Here's this week's roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines. None of these stories is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated…

By Todd Richmond Associated Press SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (AP) — A massive natural gas explosion killed a firefighter and leveled portions of a city block in a southern Wisconsin community, including a bar the firefighter owned, authorities…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Rockford's Rosecrance will merge with Jackson Recovery Centers in 2019, the companies announced Wednesday. The deal will expand Rosecrance's services throughout the Midwest to nearly 60 locations. Jackson will…

ARIES You’ll have a bit of trouble getting in touch with certain people, so expect to have to wait a while for an answer, even if you’ve already left several messages. Whether or not it’s an emergency, you’ll need to be patient.…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man has been charged with sexual assault of a child after a month's long investigation. Damien Dagley, 23, of Rockford, was arrested Monday, July 9. He's been charged with two counts of predatory…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Rockford's Planning & Development Committee on Monday approved a proposal to use federal funds to help a local development company give a vacant building near the Morgan Street Bridge a facelift.…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter CHICAGO - Seven players who skated with the Rockford IceHogs last season will report to the 2018 Chicago Blackhawks Development Camp next week. Forwards Radovan Bondra, Alexandre Fortin, Mathias From, Kyle…