Your Horoscope: January 31-February 6, 2018
ARIES Whether or not you’re currently single, someone will make quite an impression on you this week. A birth in your family will be the source of great joy. TAURUS You’ll expand your circle of friends. You’ll be especially vocal early in!-->…
New Russia sanctions kick in, but White House opts to punish nobody
The Trump administration has decided not to punish anybody for now under new sanctions retaliating for Russia's election-meddling, the State Department said Monday.
Ives goes after Rauner; Rauner keeps talking about Madigan
State Rep. Jeanne Ives, who is challenging Gov. Bruce Rauner for the Republican nomination for governor, made the most Monday of what could be their only face-to-face appearance.
Treasury says government borrowing will hit 8-year high
With the government's budget deficit rising, the Treasury Department announced Monday that it expects to borrow $441 billion in the current January-March quarter, the largest amount in eight years.
FBI’s McCabe, a frequent Trump target, abruptly leaves post
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of aggressive criticism from President Donald Trump, abruptly stepped down from his position Monday ahead of his planned retirement this spring.
Rauner: ‘No private business’ discussed at meeting
Gov. Bruce Rauner says "no private business was conducted on public property" when he met with a former business partner at the Executive Mansion in May 2015, but offered no details.
Rockford man charged with home invasion
The victim told police she had prior domestic relationship with the suspect and that he broke into her residence, battered her and stole electronic devices.
NIU seeking naming rights partner for Convocation Center
NIU athletic director Sean Frazier said Monday that the official proposal seeking potential partners has been posted to the state procurement website.
IceHogs hit All-Star break with loss to Grand Rapids
The Rockford IceHogs (24-17-2-3) hit the 2018 All-Star break in fourth place in the Central Division.
Veterinarian warns of dog flu risks
Dr. Sandra Faeh, former president of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, said the dog flu comes in two strains and is very contagious.
Rockford men face gun charges
During the course of the investigation, officers located and recovered a .40 caliber handgun from Carter’s vehicle and numerous .40 caliber shell casings on the ground near the residence.
Western Wisconsin had most farm bankruptcies in the US
Federal court data show that a Wisconsin district had the highest amount of farm bankruptcies in the country last year.
Braun open to 1B move as Brewers continue makeover
Ryan Braun is willing to do whatever it takes to help the Milwaukee Brewers get back to the playoffs, even if it means learning a new position.
Serial stowaway nabbed at O’Hare
Marilyn Hartman, of Grayslake, was taken into custody early Sunday and charged with misdemeanor trespassing on state land and violating the conditions of her bail that were set last week.
‘Jealous’ shooter kills 4 at Pennsylvania carwash
It is believed 28-year-old Timothy Smith is the "jealous former boyfriend" of one of the women he allegedly gunned down Sunday.