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.
AP classes coming for some rural Illinois schools
A pilot program is giving students in rural Illinois high schools better access to Advanced Placement courses to prepare for college.
Driver fatally shot by northern Illinois police officer
State police say they're investigating what led up to a northern Illinois officer fatally shooting a driver after trying to stop his car.
UPDATE. Coroner’s inquests pushed back in Cox, Patterson deaths
The inquest for Cox is scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 31. Patterson's will convene Friday, Feb. 2. Both will be held in front of six jurors and a court reporter.
What if Trump did try to fire Mueller? Why does it matter?
In Washington, Mueller's team was still on the job Friday, investigating the president and his 2016 election campaign.
Fossil jawbone from Israel is the oldest modern human found outside Africa
New discoveries are changing archaeologists' ideas about the origins of our own species and our migration out of Africa.
Flu in Illinois leveling off, not going away
The flu in Illinois isn't going away anytime soon. The Illinois Department of Public Health says its latest report for the CDC shows a dip in cases, but not a drop in activity.
Illinois will start accepting state tax returns Monday
The state of Illinois will start accepting income returns for 2017 on Monday, the same day the federal government begins accepting returns.
Pokka, Johnson spark IceHogs comeback
Rockford treated a crowd of 5,168 to another late rally for their second consecutive third-period comeback win.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Rauner, orders arbitration
A Cook County judge has ordered that a former investment partner of Gov. Bruce Rauner take his monetary dispute to an arbitrator.
Peaches, Rockford get ready to celebrate 75th anniversary
The city is gearing up to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Rockford Peaches, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League team immortalized in A League of Their Own.
Willie’s coming to Rockford
American music deity and all around genius Willie Nelson is coming to Rockford's Coronado Theatre, Saturday, April 14.