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.
If you want to know how to stop school shootings, ask the Secret Service
As the nation searches for ways to prevent the next school shooting, one scholar says answers can be found in a forgotten study the Secret Service did after the Columbine massacre.
Bill banning pre-teen tackle football gets hearing in Illinois House
The Mental Health Committee will consider Rep. Carol Sente's plan Thursday, March 1, at the state Capitol.
Man accused in Janesville gun theft must serve 5 more years
A Rock County judge says a man accused in a Wisconsin gun shop theft that led to a widespread manhunt must serve an additional five years in prison, on top of his federal sentence.
State schools say won’t fault incoming students disciplined for protesting
Several Illinois universities are reassuring future students that disciplinary action resulting from recent protest activity will not affect their admission to those schools.
NFL teams back at combine in search of 2018 success
Coaches, GMs and prospective NFLers have descended on Indianapolis this week for the annual pre-draft combine.