On March 25, investigators learned that the victim failed to cooperate with the prosecution of Joseph Perez. Further investigation revealed that Joseph Perez allegedly made unlawful contact with the victim. with the help of Christina Perez,…

the money has not been earmarked for a specific project but will be allocated once officials evaluate where it's most needed. She said donations like UEP's are typically used for extras--things they cannot afford in their normal budgeting…

Purnell bonded out of jail on domestic violence charges and was arrested again for battering the same victim. A few days later, he threatened and attempted to bribed the victim into filing affidavits to drop the charges.

Although the utility the tax will right the ship this year without raising property taxes, it's not a permanent fix. A looming pension crisis and other economic woes in Springfield could result in systemic issues on the local level.

With the win, Rockford has now picked up points in nine of its last 10 outings and sits three points clear of fifth-place Iowa with eight games remaining.

ARIES You’ll be placed on a pedestal, and this situation will change your life for the better down the road. You’ll feel valued and might even receive some applause. TAURUS You’ll likely decide that it’s time to move. If the kids…

James Edward Williams, 52, was sentenced Friday, March 23, to 60 years in prison for first-degree murder and 10 years for concealment of a homicidal death by Judge Ronald White. Williams was found guilty in January after a jury trial.

Police say 41-year-old Waylan Anderson, of Rockford, was arrested Friday at St. Mary's Church, 517 Elm Street.

The incident unfolded Saturday, March 24, when officers responded to an address in the 100 block of Broadway and located a man who had been shot in the leg. Officers obtained a description of two suspects and a black Audi.

The Rockford arts community will celebrate musical icon Leonard Bernstein during the month of April.

A struggle ensued and police say Brown grabbed the officer's holstered gun and tried to pull it out. The struggle continued until Brown was taken into custody by responding officers.

Golden Corral patrons and staff attempted to break up the fight but were unsuccessful. By the time workers and onlookers intervened, the four men were throwing "anything they could get their hands on."

Sikura logged 18 multi-point games and recorded a point in 28 of 35 contests this season with Dartmouth. He was Hobey Baker finalist, member of the Hockey East All-Tournament Team, a Hockey East First Team All-Star and helped the Huskies to…

The girls were approached by a man driving an SUV. When the girls approached the vehicle they noticed that the suspect had his pants pulled down.

Jaelynn Willey died at 11:34 p.m. Thursday. Earlier that night, her family had said she would be taken off life support at the University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center.