Identity theft tops 2017 Illinois consumer complaint list
Identity theft was the top complaint consumers made to the Illinois attorney general's office last year.
Bill would expand airport’s taxing authority, but why?
A proposed bill would allow the Chicago Rockford International Airport to expand its tax base, but why does it need to do so?
Police: 2 children, man dead in apparent murder-suicide
Authorities say two children and a man were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide southeast of Rockford.
House committee passes tackle football ban for kids under 12
the ban would cover public and private schools, athletic associations and park districts, allowing only flag football. Private tackle football leagues would also be affected.
More suspects charged in Rockford double homicide
Winnebago County State's Attorney Joe Bruscato said an ongoing investigation of what began as a missing person's case revealed information that Htoo took part in concealing the bodies knowing each was a victim of homicide.
U of I marks school’s 150th anniversary
Illinois Industrial University, later to become the University of Illinois, opened March 2, 1868, with 77 students and four faculty members.
2 students arrested after verbal threat at Auburn High School
Students and staff are safe and classes have resumed.
Our City, Our Story: Live. That one time I saw my grandfather’s junk
Did you miss the first Our City, Our Story: Live installment? No problem; you can catch up with it right here and kill off a few more minutes before the weekend begins.
Regional bike and pedestrian plan, bike-sharing service unveiled
By Chase Cavanaugh
WNIJ News
The Illinois Region 1 Planning Council released a regional plan Wednesday that would encourage increased bicycle and pedestrian traffic in the Rockford area.
The plan incorporates data from many…
Shooting at Central Michigan University leaves 2 dead
Police say the incident started as domestic situation. The 19-year-old suspect is still at large as of this report.
More US retailers raise gun purchase age
The announcements follow those by Dick's Sporting Goods and Walmart, emphasizing the pressure companies are facing to take a stand.
Last weekend of snow at Alpine Hills
"It’s been a great second season, with more than 4,000 guests of all ages from around the region and as far away as Missouri, Texas, and even Mexico enjoying the park’s activities and amenities," Operations Manager Becky Stokes Lambert…
Alpine Bank acquisition complete
Alpine Bank is now officially part of Midland States Bancorp, of Effingham, Illinois.
Illinois Senate approves marijuana ballot question
Illinois voters would be able to say whether they support legalizing recreational marijuana under a proposal lawmakers have approved.
Rockford Rocked talks with NIGHT Paranormal
Rockford Rocked Interviews catches up with NIGHT Paranormal’s Correnna Nelson and Randal Buck to learn more about the spirit world, and more importantly to hear some good ghost stories.