Blackhawks move Tommy Wingels in last-minute deal with Boston
The trade is the third for the Blackhawks since General Manager Stan Bowman announced that the club would be sellers rather than buyers ahead of Monday's deadline. The Hawks moved IceHogs defenseman Ville Pokka to the Senators Feb. 15 and…
Study examines upper Wisconsin River pollution
A new study details the sources of unnatural green growths of vegetation and bacteria that stink up long stretches of the upper Wisconsin River.
SCOTUS won’t hear Trump DACA appeal
The Trump Administration’s appeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program won’t be heard by the Supreme Court.
Trump Org. donates foreign profits but won’t say how much
Watchdog groups seized on the lack of detail as another example of the secrecy surrounding President Donald Trump's pledges to separate his administration from his business empire.
Bears release Pernell McPhee, Quintin Demps
The Chicago Bears have released oft-injured linebacker Pernell McPhee and safety Quintin Demps.
Oscar predictions: What will win, what should win
Ahead of Sunday's 90th Academy Awards, Associated Press film writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle share their predictions for a ceremony that — at least at the end — should be a nail-biter.
Floods force residents to flee homes, close roads across area
Residents along the Rock and Pecatonica Rivers were forced to evacuate their homes over the weekend and into Monday morning as rising floods waters continued to ravage the area.
NHL Trade Deadline. Blackhawks send Ryan Hartman to Preds, assign Bouma
Hartman tallied 57 points (27G, 30A) in 141 career games with the Blackhawks, spanning four seasons (2014-18). He also skated in four Stanley Cup playoff games during the 2017 postseason. The West Dundee native was Chicago's first-round…
Shootings on Ashland Avenue not linked: Police
Anyone with information should call the Rockford Police Department non-emergency number at 815-966-2900, the Investigations Bureau, 779-500-6551 or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.
Gorsuch silent as divided Supreme Court spars over unions
With the justice holding the decisive vote silent, a divided Supreme Court sparred Monday over a case that could undermine the financial footing of labor unions that represent government workers.
Man behind Midwest Bald Eagle count fears the worst
An Illinois man behind a longstanding bald eagle count says the latest numbers are alarming, but federal officials say there may be other factors at play.
IceHogs split on Pennsylvania trip, move up in standings
ROCKFORD -- The Rockford IceHogs came away with two standings points last weekend after splitting with two Atlantic Division teams.
Friday in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Chris DiDomenico and Anthony Louis each scored in the third period…
Victim in fatal CherryVale shooting identified
Ricky Smith, 31, was shot in what Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana described as a "drive-behind." The sheriff said Smith was shot at around 4 p.m., from a car traveling behind his SUV.
Rauner issues disaster proclamation for 3 downstate counties
Gov. Bruce Rauner has issued a state disaster proclamation for three downstate counties hard hit by flooding.
Rockford-based US judge retiring; keeping senior status
The sole full-time federal judge in the area says he'll retire after 35 years on the bench.